Train München → Berlin
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Route overview
3h 55m
Fastest time
4h 30m
Avg. duration
504
Kilometers
28
Trains per day
By train from München to Berlin
One of the most important inter-metro connections: The train connection from München to Berlin is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 3h 55m and can travel in comfort.
The route covers a distance of 504 kilometers and is served by about 28 trains every day. This frequency lets you plan your journey flexibly.
Infrastructure: VDE 8 NBS, ETCS L2, Sprinter · This high-speed new-build line supports speeds of up to 300 km/h for a particularly fast and comfortable trip.
Route highlights
- Neubaustrecke
- ICE Sprinter
- ETCS Level 2
- VDE 8 Hochgeschwindigkeitsstrecke
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Route-specific information
ICE Sprinter
The ICE Sprinter is an especially fast service.
Available train types
This route is served by ICE.
The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.
Travel sustainably
Taking the train from München to Berlin saves you about 80 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 123 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.
Alternative: flying
On this route a nonstop flight is also an option. The honest comparison counts door to door, not just time in the air:
- Train: 3 h 55 min (main station to main station)
- Flight: approx. 3 h 25 min door to door (1 h 10 min in the air plus 90 min to the airport and check-in, 45 min after landing)
- CO₂ footprint: the flight emits about 8.6x as much as the train (139.1 kg versus 16.1 kg per person).
Door to door, flying is about 30 min faster here, but emits several times the CO₂.
Compare flightsIndicative figures: flight time is based on typical nonstop flights MUC to BER; actual times and prices vary by connection and booking date.
Travel tips
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train journey from München to Berlin?
The fastest connection from München to Berlin takes 3h 55m. The average travel time is 4h 30m.
How many trains run daily from München to Berlin?
About 28 trains run daily on the München - Berlin route. Train types include ICE.
What is the route from München to Berlin?
The direct connection covers 504 km.
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All connectionsSchedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time
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Last update: April 2026
