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Berlin to Munich train

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Information about the Berlin to Munich train

Travel by train from Berlin to Munich. 32 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Berlin at 0h 15m and the last at 23h 36m, allowing you to cover the 498.89 km distance in as little as 4h 34m.

Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Munich

How much does a train ticket from Berlin to Munich cost?

Get the best fares by booking your train ticket in advance. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. Keep an eye on the best offers by adding an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Berlin to Munich take?

You should allow an average of 5h 40m to travel by train from Berlin to Munich.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Berlin to Munich?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Berlin to Munich in 4h 34m.

How many trains run from Berlin to Munich each day?

Daily, 32 trains run on the Berlin to Munich journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Berlin and Munich?

You can reach Munich from Berlin via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Berlin and Munich by train?

The total distance between Berlin and Munich by train is approximately 498.89 km.

What time is the first train from Berlin to Munich?

Depart from Berlin on the first train at 0h 15m.

What time is the last train from Berlin to Munich?

At the latest, you can depart at 23h 36m on the last train.

To leave Berlin, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: BERLIN SUDKREUZ, BERLIN HBF.

At Munich, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: MUNCHEN HBF.

Which train companies operate trains from Berlin to Munich?

The Berlin – Munich route is served by: Deutsche Bahn (DB).

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Munich?

The price of a Berlin – Munich train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Berlin to Munich thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Munich.

Price of a Berlin – Munich Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Munich, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Berlin to Munich with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Berlin to Munich at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Berlin – Munich

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Berlin – Munich Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Berlin to Munich. For last-minute train tickets from Berlin to Munich, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Berlin to Munich and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Munich on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Berlin to Munich?

If you're travelling from Berlin to Munich, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Berlin to Munich on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Berlin to Munich train?

To travel from Berlin to Munich, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Berlin to Munich by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Berlin - Munich guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

What on-board services are available on the Berlin to Munich train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Berlin to Munich route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Which stations does the train from Berlin to Munich depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Berlin Hbf

Located on the banks of the Spree since 2006, Berlin's central station, also known as Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Hbf), is a model of modernity and the largest station in Europe by size. With trains passing through to all parts of Germany, as well as to France, Denmark, Poland and Austria, Berlin is also a lively, unmissable capital that visitors can easily explore thanks to its many local lines. Set off to discover the German capital by train.

How do I get to Berlin Hauptbahnhof station?

Although very large, Berlin is easy to get around thanks to its S-Bahn (suburban trains) and U-Bahn (underground) lines. You can quickly reach the station on foot from sights such as the Brandenburg Gate or the Reichstag. From elsewhere, take lines U5, S3, S5, S7 and S9, which all lead to the station.

What are the main destinations from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station?

From Berlin Hauptbahnhof, board one of the many trains to reach numerous destinations in Germany and Europe.

What services are available at Berlin Central Station?

Finding your way around Berlin can seem complicated. Fortunately, Berlin Central Station has thought of everything. The tourist office on the first floor of the station lets you plan your trip down to the last detail. The station also has a particularly wide range of shops, with more than 80 outlets where you can eat or buy souvenirs. Passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. Everything you need is there to discover Berlin in the best possible conditions.

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Berlin to Munich train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
0h 15m 10h 05m 9h 50m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 273
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Eisenach
  • Fulda
  • Connection: 2h25
  • Fulda
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 781
  • Wurzburg Hbf
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
5h 35m 13h 15m 7h 40m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 593
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
  • Leipzig Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Eisenach
  • Fulda
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
5h 41m 10h 19m 4h 38m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1501
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
5h 58m 10h 42m 4h 44m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 701
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Bamberg
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Donauworth
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
6h 42m 11h 20m 4h 38m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1003
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
7h 35m 15h 14m 7h 39m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 595
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
  • Leipzig Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Eisenach
  • Fulda
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
7h 37m 12h 20m 4h 43m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1503
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
7h 55m 12h 42m 4h 47m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 703
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Bamberg
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Donauworth
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
8h 42m 13h 20m 4h 38m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1005
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
9h 35m 17h 16m 7h 41m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 597
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
  • Leipzig Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Eisenach
  • Fulda
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
9h 37m 14h 21m 4h 44m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1505
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
10h 43m 15h 20m 4h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1007
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
11h 35m 19h 12m 7h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 599
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
  • Leipzig Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Eisenach
  • Fulda
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
11h 42m 16h 18m 4h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1507
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
11h 55m 16h 42m 4h 47m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 707
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Bamberg
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Donauworth
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
12h 43m 17h 17m 4h 34m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1009
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
13h 34m 21h 15m 7h 41m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 691
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
  • Leipzig Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Eisenach
  • Fulda
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
13h 42m 18h 20m 4h 38m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1509
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
14h 03m 19h 18m 5h 15m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1205
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
  • Leipzig Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Coburg
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Donauworth
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
14h 43m 19h 18m 4h 35m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1101
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Nurnberg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1205
  • Donauworth
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
14h 43m 19h 19m 4h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1101
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
15h 35m 23h 22m 7h 47m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 693
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
  • Leipzig Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Eisenach
  • Fulda
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
15h 42m 20h 20m 4h 38m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1601
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
15h 55m 20h 42m 4h 47m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 801
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Bamberg
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Donauworth
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
16h 43m 21h 18m 4h 35m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1103
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
17h 37m 22h 19m 4h 42m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1603
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
17h 54m 22h 43m 4h 49m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 803
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Bamberg
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Donauworth
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
18h 43m 23h 18m 4h 35m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1105
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
19h 42m 0h 22m 4h 40m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1605
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
20h 43m 1h 20m 4h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1107
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Ingolstadt Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
21h 35m 7h 27m 9h 52m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 699
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
  • Bitterfeld
  • Leipzig Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Eisenach
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Heidelberg Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Gunzburg
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
23h 36m 7h 15m 7h 39m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Sudkreuz
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 905
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
  • Bitterfeld
  • Leipzig Hbf
  • Naumburg (Saale) Hbf
  • Jena Paradies
  • Jena-Goeschwitz
  • Saalfeld (Saale)
  • Lichtenfels
  • Bamberg
  • Erlangen
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Treuchtlingen
  • Donauworth
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf