Berlin to Munich by train

Discover Berlin to Munich by train

Planning a train adventure from Berlin to Munich? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Berlin and Munich

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$8.50, but can go to US$117 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and US$99 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 12 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train timetable for travel between Berlin and Munich

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Berlin to Munich by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

• First daily departure (weekday): 04:28

• Last daily departure (weekday): 23:28

• First daily departure (weekend): 04:28

• Last daily departure (weekend): 23:28

• Average number of daily trains: 78 trains

• Frequency of train departures: every 5 minutes

Train travel time and distance from Berlin to Munich

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 50 minutes. The total distance travelled is 504 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Berlin and Munich?

You can secure tickets for travel between Berlin and Munich up to 12 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Berlin to Munich

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Berlin and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Munich city guide.