Trains Berlin to Munich: Times, Prices and Tickets

How long does the journey from Berlin to Munich take by train?

The distance between Berlin and Munich is around 505 km. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 5 h 51 min. However, the fastest routes between Berlin and Munich take 3 h 44 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

What time are the first and last departures from Berlin to Munich?

If you want to set off early, take the first departure of the day from Berlin to Munich, which usually leaves at 04:39. The last scheduled departure of the night is normally at 00:35. These timetables may vary depending on the day of the week, or at different times of year.

Which stations are used when traveling from Berlin to Munich?

There are different options to choose from when traveling between Berlin and Munich. You can start your journey in Berlin at stations such as Berlin Hbf, Berlin-Spandau station (FlixTrain), Berlin-Spandau, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Berlin Hbf (tief), Berlin Südkreuz, Berlin central station (FlixTrain), Berlin Südkreuz Station (train) and Berlin Ostbahnhof (S). These connect to stations including München Hbf, Munich central station (FlixTrain), München Ost and Munich-Pasing station (FlixTrain) in Munich. There may not be a direct connection between all the stations in the two locations. Some providers will only serve a selection of the stations, and you may have to travel from one station to another in the same city after arrival to reach your ultimate destination. Virail will show you both all direct routes and any connecting services which you can take to get from Berlin to Munich.

How many times a day do journeys run from Berlin to Munich?

On average, there are 148 daily departures from Berlin to Munich. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to 373 departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include Bahn, Deutsche Bahn, SBB and FlixTrain, and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 37 departures from Berlin which travel directly to Munich. There are 111 journeys with one change or more.