When travelling between Berlin and Munich, it’s a good idea to start by deciding on your desired arrival time. Next, compare fares and specific seats, especially if you’re planning to work or are travelling in a group.
Before buying
Check with DB for stations, whether it’s a direct service or involves changes, and any connections to other trains. Don’t assume the Deutschlandticket covers the cost of an ICE journey. If you need a guaranteed seat, check your seat reservation separately and keep it with your ticket.
On the day of travel
Before setting off, check for any current changes and the carriage order, if available. In Munich, allow time for travelling around the city. For your return journey after the event, check that you’ll reach the station with a realistic time buffer, rather than relying solely on an optimistic schedule.
Checking your ticket
Once your booking is confirmed, check the passenger details, date, stations and all included sections. Save the full boarding document offline. Prices and timetables are not specified in this guide: you must check the current options with the operator for your specific date.
See also: Cheap train tickets across Europe: how to calculate the total cost; Prague–Vienna train: how to compare operators and stations.
Official sources
Deutsche Bahn: tickets and terms and conditions; Deutsche Bahn: scope of the Deutschlandticket. Please check current services, prices and terms and conditions for your specific date; the photographs illustrate rail travel and do not confirm the composition of a specific service.
Image details
- Fulda Bahnhof DBAG Class 412-20230716-RM-162420.jpg — Ermell; CC BY-SA 4.0. The image has been resized and converted to WebP. Licence terms can be found on the original page.
- Forchheim Schnellfahrstrecke Luftbild-20230902-RM-162005.jpg — Ermell; CC BY-SA 4.0. The image has been resized and converted to WebP. Licence terms can be found on the original page.
Questions and answers
Is the Deutschlandticket valid for the ICE?
Under normal circumstances, no; a separate valid ticket is required for long-distance journeys.
Are the prices listed here up to date?
No. Please check the carrier’s offer for the final price including the required options.
What should I check for a connecting journey?
The exact stations, the actual route and the type of tickets.
Is it enough to save the search results?
No. You’ll need a confirmed ticket and, where necessary, a booking confirmation.