Distance | 312 miles (504 km) |
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Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
Ticket price range | $29 - $109 |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $29 (€25) • 7 h 20 min |
Fastest mode | Flight • $109 (€94) • 1 h 10 min |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 312 miles (504 km) by train, bus or flight from Berlin to Munich. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Berlin to Munich.
How to get from Berlin to Munich by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
The journey from Berlin to Munich is popular with people traveling in Germany. Buses, trains, and flights travel frequently from Berlin to Munich every day of the week. There are a number of transport options available for traveling from Berlin to Munich. The fastest method of transport for the almost 600-kilometer journey is by airplane, while the slowest is either bus or train, depending on the route.
Trains from Berlin to Munich | Buses from Berlin to Munich | Flights from Berlin to Munich
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€17 |
6:10 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€53 |
6:00 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€64 |
3:53 h |
1 Month Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Munich. Buses traveling from Berlin to Munich depart from Berlin ZOB (central bus station) and take between 6 and 11 hours to arrive at Munich ZOB. Over 30 buses travel from Berlin to Munich every day, with the earliest departing Berlin at 2:30 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Berlin to Munich such as Flixbus.
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Berlin to Munich. Flights depart from either Berlin-Tegel or Berlin-Schönefeld Airport and arrive at Munich Airport after just under 4 hours of travel time. Airlines that travel directly from Berlin to Munich include Transavia, Air Berlin, and Lufthansa. Approximately 30 direct flights travel from Berlin to Munich everyday.
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Berlin to Munich. Taking a flight is almost 2 hours faster than traveling from Berlin to Munich by either train or bus even when travel time to and from the airport is considered. Taking the bus is significantly less expensive; however, buses can take as long as 11 hours to arrive in Munich depending on the departure time and number of transfers.
Find the best route between Berlin and Munich with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurowings and Lufthansa. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Munich from Berlin. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel from Berlin to Munich.
There are 3 ways to get from Berlin to Munich: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Munich from Berlin is by taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€25).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Munich:
A bus is $80 (€69) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $109 (€94) from Berlin to Munich.
Taking a bus costs $17 (€14) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $46 (€40).
The fastest way from Berlin to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Munich that take longer:
Bus takes on average 7 h 20 min.
Getting to Munich by train takes 3 h 49 min on average.
Munich is approximately 312 miles (504 km) away from Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Munich is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Berlin to Munich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Munich:
The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Munich:
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Munich with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Munich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Munich from Berlin.
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