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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $338.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
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$85 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $338 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Munich:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Munich costing on average $85 (€71).
A bus is $298 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Munich costing on average $338 (€284).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
The journey is about 1h 22m faster (5h 9m by train vs 6h 31m by car) and roughly $22 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 (€71) vs $106 (€89)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Munich
How to get from Berlin to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:00 PM7h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:00 PM7h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH19616:20 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:30 AMMunich Airport$3771One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 90511:29 PM7h46Berlin Hbf7:15 AMMunich Hbf$671One-way0 transfers
- ICE 905 · 400111:29 PM7h18Berlin Hbf6:47 AMMunich Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
- ICE 16035:37 PM4h06Berlin Hbf9:43 PMMunich Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 PM7h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)7:00 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 PM8h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)7:25 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:40 AM7h55Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)3:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$411One-way0 transfers
EW9047 · EW90884:40 PM3h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:00 PMMunich Airport$3211One-way1 transfer- EW8044 · EW90883:05 PM4h55Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:00 PMMunich Airport$3211One-way1 transfer
- EW7 · EW844:50 PM3h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:00 PMMunich Airport$3701One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Berlin to Munich
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
Berlin to Munich Travel Comparison
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€17 |
6:10 h |
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€53 |
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What is the best way to travel from Berlin to Munich?
Cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Munich
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.
Fastest way to travel from Berlin to Munich
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.
Most popular way to travel from Berlin to Munich
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Munich:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Munich costing on average $85 (€71).
A bus is $298 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Munich costing on average $338 (€284).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, British Airways, CitizenPlane, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, Cityjet to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE to go to Munich by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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