How can you get from Berlin to Munich

Today we will look at how to get from Berlin to Munich. The Bavarian capital is a fabulous place with its own special atmosphere. This city is also called the beer capital of the world. The tourist is waiting for a number of attractions for every taste.

All ways to get there

Munich is located in the southern part of Germany, while Berlin is located in the north of the country. These two large German cities are separated by a motorway distance of 585 km. You can go to Munich from Berlin by bus, train, car or by plane.

The path can be direct or with transfers in different cities of Germany. Depending on the type of transport, you will need from 1 hour 30 minutes to 9 or more hours on the road, naturally, without taking into account the time that you will spend to get to the place of departure of the vehicle.

By bus to Munich from Berlin

It is possible to get inexpensively from Berlin to Munich, for example, by the FlixBus. The carrier offers direct and connecting flights (in Dresden, Hamburg). The company recently entered the European market, but has already established itself as a reliable and affordable carrier.

The final ticket price will depend on the day of the week, route, departure time and travel time. The price of both an adult and a child travel document starts from 23 euros. However, within the framework of the promotion, a ticket in this direction can be purchased for 1 euro. In order not to miss interesting offers, the company recommends subscribing to its newsletter.

Most of the buses leave from the Central Bus Station (ZOB am Funkturm) on Masurenallee 4-6 from 6:00 to 23:30 every hour or two. Some flights depart from the central Alexanderplatz, Schönefeld Airport or Alt-Tegel underground station. In Munich, a regular bus from Berlin reaches the central bus station (ZOB Hackerbrüke) at Arnulfstrasse 21.

In Berlin, the central bus station can be reached by various public transport: city train, metro, bus. If you choose the bus (139, 218, A05, M49, X34, X49) or the city train (S41, S42, S46), you will need to go to the Messe Nord / ICC stop. The metro station is called "Kaiserdamm" on the U2 line.

You can purchase carrier tickets on the company's official website. There you will also find the flight schedule, see all promotions, discounts and other useful information. Buses in Germany are comfortable and are considered the cheapest form of transport. The salons have Wi-Fi, so the travel time will run unnoticed.

By train

Rail transport is one of the most common ways to travel around the country. German trains are considered comfortable and fast, the railway network is quite extensive. The Berlin-Munich direction is in demand, so travel must be planned in advance in order to have time to buy a ticket for the required date.

You can leave for Munich from the following Berlin stations:

• Central (Berlin Hbf);
• Eastern;
• Berlin-Gezunbrunnen;
• Berlin Südkreuz.

However, all trains go through Berlin Hbf to Europaplatz 1. In Munich, also arrives at München Hbf Central Station.

It is very easy to get to Berlin Central Station, because almost all city transport goes in this direction: metro (line U55), buses (120, 123, 142 M41, M85, TXL, 147, 240, 245, N20, N40), trams (M4, M5, etc.), city train (S3, S5, S7, S9, S75).

German trains are an expensive but convenient option to travel between cities. The passenger can choose between night trains (CNL) and high-speed trains (ICE).

Ticket sales start 92 days prior to travel date. The fare ranges from 47.90 to 150 euros. The earlier you purchase a travel document, the cheaper it will cost you. Also, the cost will depend on the type of train, the class of the carriage and the day of the week. If you book tickets 2-3 days before the trip, then the cost will be from 67.90 euros for the morning train.

Departure of railway transport in a given direction occurs every half hour or hour from 4:30 to 19:28. The high-speed train (ICE) takes 4-5 hours on the route: Berlin - Leipzig - Nuremberg - Munich.

The maximum speed of the ICE train is 320 km / h. On the outside of the carriage, the following are displayed: number and class, start, intermediate and end stations, smoking / non-smoking type of carriage. The train is equipped with air conditioning, tables at each seat, radio stations in the armrests, and Internet access. First class has sockets, drinks and food to choose from.

It is compulsory to book tickets for the City Night Line train; there is no check-in before boarding. Travel documents and passports are checked already in the carriage. The carriages are divided into sleeping ones, with seating places and increased comfort. Sleeping compartments have separate seating for women.

You can view the schedule, book a ticket on the official website of the German railway. Immediately before the trip, a travel document is purchased at the ticket office or terminal. If you have not booked a seat, you can sit on the seat, above which there is a dark screen.

There is another opportunity to save on travel on the German railroad - a land ticket. With such a travel document for only 29 euros, you can travel all day in a group of up to 5 people within a certain territory, children and grandchildren under 6 years old travel for free.

Airplane Berlin - Munich

Flights between the two German cities are operated by the low-cost airline Easyjet. The flight takes only 1 hour 30 minutes. When booking a week in advance, the ticket price will start from 41 euros. There are up to 6 flights per day, depending on the day of the week.

This is the fastest way to get from the German capital to the capital of Bavaria. However, the destination is in demand, so it is difficult to buy a ticket before boarding, it is better to do it in advance.

Flights to Munich depart from Tegel Airport and arrive at the Franz Josef Strauss Air Port.

You can get to Tegel Airport by train or bus (109, 128, X9, JetExpressBus, TXL JetExpressBus).

The TXL JetExpressBus is considered the most popular because it runs between the city center and the airport until late in the evening (until 22:30). The bus runs every 10 minutes. Travel time is 35-40 minutes.

You can buy air tickets and see the schedule on the official website of the carrier.

Car trip

If you do not want to be tied to the public transport schedule, choose a trip by car. The path is not short, so you need to be prepared for a fairly high cost of gasoline. If you are not on a budget, you can make your trip to Munich as comfortable as possible. You will spend about 5 hours on the road without stopping.

Own or rented car

If you do not own a car or do not have the opportunity to use your own vehicle for such a trip, you can rent a car. On such a path, you will need about 47 liters of gasoline at a price of 60-95 euros.

To find a car, you can use the Rentalcars.com service. Some landlords also require a security deposit. Such a trip is beneficial when you are traveling with a company or a large family.

Car reservations in Germany are subject to certain conditions. The driver must be 21 years of age and older and have at least one year of driving experience.

It is worth knowing that by leaving a request on the website, you are booking not a specific make or model, but a car class.

With this type of travel, you yourself have to plan the route, but you can plan stops in other cities along the way, which greatly diversifies the trip. Car rental in Germany costs at least 35 euros per day.

Transfer taxi

For maximum comfort, you can order a taxi from Berlin to Munich. You can also choose a car of any class - from economy to premium, it is possible to order even minivans or minibuses for a large company or group.You can find vehicle information on Gettransfer.com.

When ordering a taxi transfer, you immediately indicate the starting and ending points. The driver will pick you up at a convenient place for you, at a convenient time and take you to the final point. You will not need to worry about the optimal route and drive for several hours. However, such a trip will cost you significantly more than driving your own or even a rented car. The cost of a taxi in Germany is calculated based on the cost of boarding and the cost of the distance traveled.

A fellow traveler

There is another opportunity to go from Berlin to Munich by car, while spending the minimum amount of money on the road - to become a fellow traveler. With the help of the BlaBlaCar service, you can find a driver who travels to Munich in his own car on dates convenient for you. Such a trip will not particularly affect your budget, because you will only have to pay part of the cost of gasoline.

To get detailed information about the trip, you need to send a message to the driver, after reading which, he will open access to the necessary data, including you will see the phone number. You will travel as a traveling companion as much time as traveling by car on your own, but for less money.

Finally

You can get from Berlin to Munich by plane, train, bus, car and even a taxi. The air route is the fastest, but quite expensive.

A train ticket is also not cheap, and you will spend much more time, but the train is more acceptable for those who do not like or are afraid to fly.

The bus is the best way to get to Munich for little money, and you will only spend a couple of hours more travel time than by train. The minimum price for a bus ticket is 19 euros.

The most comfortable, but also the most expensive way to cover the distance between Berlin and Munich is by taxi transfer.

Of course, in order to save money on travel and not use public transport, you can go as a fellow traveler using the BlaBlaCar service. In either case, you will be a passenger who is being taken to your destination.

But those who like to travel by driving in their own or rented car will have to develop their own route. This option is convenient, for example, for those who plan to make a few more stops in other cities on their way to Munich.