How to travel from Berlin to Munich

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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $153.

Distance: 313 miles (505 km)

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Flight

$77

Average price

$46

Average price

Cheapest

$256

Average price

5h 42m

Average total duration

5h 12m

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7h 10m

Average total duration

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5h 6m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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Lufthansa

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from Berlin to Munich

How to get from Berlin to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM7h40
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    3:40 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $961One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:20 PM9h39
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    11:59 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $871One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1935
    10:50 AM1h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    12:00 PMMunich Airport
    $4591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1505
    9:36 AM4h07
    Berlin Hbf
    1:43 PMMunich Hbf
    $2831One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1007
    10:36 AM4h09
    Berlin Hbf
    2:45 PMMunich Hbf
    $2831One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1005
    8:36 AM4h10
    Berlin Hbf
    12:46 PMMunich Hbf
    $2951One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM8h10
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    6:10 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:50 PM8h10
    Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
    10:00 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 PM7h40
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    10:00 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4074 · DE4427
    11:20 AM4h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    3:30 PMMunich Airport
    $3751One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4086 · DE4257
    8:20 AM12h50
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:10 PMMunich Airport
    $3641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4086 · DE4427
    8:20 AM7h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    3:30 PMMunich Airport
    $3891One-way
    1 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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€17

6:10 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€53

6:00 h

1 Month Ahead

flight

€64

3:53 h

1 Month Ahead



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.

How to get from Berlin to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Munich, 68,10% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Munich

Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Munich is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Munich:

A bus is $1 (€0.84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Munich costing on average $24 (€20).

A bus is $130 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Munich costing on average $153 (€124).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 55m.

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from Berlin to Munich is approximately 313 miles (505 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Munich is:
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Munich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Condor Flugdienst, Avion Express Malta to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Vienna, Prague, Zurich, Salzburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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