The Berlin-Munich options
| Option | Duration | Price seen | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE Sprinter | about 3h55 | Sparpreis, with or without a supplement depending on sources | Fastest; check the days |
| Standard direct ICE | about 4h | Sparpreis from about €18-20 (indicative) | About four direct journeys a day |
| Flexpreis | 4h | dearer | Any train that day, refundable free of charge |
Sources contradict each other on a possible Sprinter supplement: read the ticket detail when you buy.
Sparpreis or Flexpreis?
- Sparpreis: cheapest, tied to a train, refund possible as a voucher with a fee.
- Flexpreis: for a trip with no fixed time, refundable free of charge.
- When to buy: several weeks ahead, avoiding Friday and Sunday evenings.
In Berlin and Munich
In Berlin ICE trains arrive at the main station: see our guide to Berlin's main station. For other connections from Berlin see Berlin to Hamburg, Berlin to Amsterdam and Paris to Berlin. For flying see Berlin BER airport.
