Understand that Munich is a major hub for Die Bahn, like Berlin, so connections to other destinations throughout Europe can be made easily here.
Plan for a long ride from Berlin to Munich when you travel by train. The average duration of train travel between these 2 cities is over 6 hours.
Choose from among at least 6 direct departures from Berlin to Munich daily. You will find these departures listed in the online schedule at the Deutsche Bahn Web site (see Resources). Note that these daily departures may not operate on holidays.
Take the direct route from Berlin's Zoologischer Garten station that offers sleeper car and couchette amenities to travel overnight in relative comfort. This train requires reservations in advance, and you can choose between a regular seat, a couchette or reclining seat, or a bunk or cabin in the sleeper car.
Be aware that many of the trains servicing Munich have stops in other Bavarian destinations, such as Nuremburg. You may be able to make brief stays in these cities, especially if you are using a German Rail Pass for your train travel.
Think ahead, and book your travel in advance on one of the 12 sleeper trains which serve Munich, either directly or through connecting cities. You can make reservations on Die Bahn as much as 3 months in advance.
Be aware that there may be a relatively small fee associated with reserving seats on some trains.
Book a first class or business class seat for your trip to Munich to gain access to conference rooms onboard the train, as well as convenient power outlets for your laptop or other electronic devices.
