How to get from Munich to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Munich to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 312 miles (504 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Take a bus to travel 312 miles (504 km) between Munich and Berlin. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Munich to Berlin.
The trip from Munich to Berlin is popular with travelers in Germany. Berlin lies 500 kilometers northeast of Munich and passengers can make the journey in comfort by bus, train or plane. Domestic flights are the fastest mode of transport taking just 75 minutes. High-speed trains also offer a speedy option making the journey in around 6 hours. Coaches offer an economical option and take 7-11 hours for the journey.
Trains from Munich to Berlin | Buses from Munich to Berlin | Flights from Munich to Berlin
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€17 |
6:50 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€46 |
6:20 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€60 |
3:53 h |
1 Month Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Munich to Berlin. Buses traveling from Munich to Berlin depart from Munich ZOB (central bus station) and take at least 6:50 h to arrive at Berlin ZOB am Funkturm. Over 30 buses travel from Munich to Berlin everyday with buses beginning to depart Munich at 6:55 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Munich to Berlin include Flixbus and PolskiBus.
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Munich to Berlin. Flights depart from Munich airport and arrive at either Berlin's Tegel or Schönefeld airport after approximately 4 hours of travel time. Airlines that travel directly from Munich to Berlin include Transavia, AirBerlin, and Lufthansa. Over 30 direct flights travel from Munich to Berlin everyday.
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Munich to Berlin. Taking a flight is at least 2:20 h faster than taking either the bus or train. The convenient public transportation options from Munich and Berlin's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time when flying between Munich and Berlin. Traveling from Munich to Berlin by train is also a popular option if you're booking last minute or prefer avoiding the airport.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Munich to Berlin. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
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.
EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
You can travel between Munich and Berlin by bus.
Traveling by flight is also the quickest way from Munich to Berlin. It takes on average 1 h 10 min to travel this journey.
Berlin is approximately 312 miles (504 km) away from Munich.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Berlin is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Munich to Berlin as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Berlin:
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Yes, there is a direct route available from Munich to Berlin:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Berlin as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Munich to Berlin.
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