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How to Travel From Berlin to Munich by Train, Bus, Plane, and Car

While Berlin is the capital of Germany, Munich is the capital of the state of Bavaria. The two cities are about 364 miles (585 kilometers) apart and getting between them is quite easy. Both are popular stops for tourists in Germany and planes, trains, and buses are readily available should you have particular travel needs that require you to get to Munich quickly or on the cheap.

The train is convenient because you can take it from city center to city center, but it tends to be the most expensive option. It's much cheaper to travel by bus, and sometimes by plane. However, driving to Munich is also an exciting way to see Germany from the Autobahn , the country's famous speed limitless highway system.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Get From Berlin to Munich?

With tickets sometimes as low as $18 via bus lines like FlixBus and BlaBlaBus , the bus is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Munich. FlixBus offers the fastest service with a route that estimates only six hours of travel time, but you should account for potential traffic and travel delays before making your plans. The coach buses are quite comfortable and provide Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, toilets, electrical outlets, free newspapers, and sleeper seats.

What Is the Fastest Way to Get From Berlin to Munich?

The fastest, and occasionally cheapest, way to get from Munich to Berlin (and vice versa) is flying. Many airlines, including Lufthansa and easyJet, offer direct flights between Munich and Berlin and the flight only takes about one hour, 10 minutes. Booking early and not flying during a busy travel season, like summer or Oktoberfest, can help you find a better ticket price.

How Long Does It Take to Drive?

The drive from Berlin to Munich takes about six hours if you don't make any stops and can avoid traffic. If you need to rent a car in Germany, keep in mind that base rates vary wildly depending on the time of year, the duration of the  rental , the age of the driver, destination, and location of rental. From Berlin, you can take the A9 all the way south to Munich and it will be easy to follow the signs into the city as you approach. In Germany, there is famously no speed limit on the major highways but before you get too excited, make sure you do your homework and read up on the local driving laws .

How Long Is the Train Ride?

On Germany's high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) train, the trip from Berlin to Munich can take as little as four hours, 30 minutes, traveling at speeds of up to 190 miles per hour. The seating is usually pretty comfortable and there are some nice views of the countryside along the way. There are also several night trains from Munich to Berlin (and vice versa), which can allow you to travel the distance while you are asleep and arrive in the city fresh and ready to explore. Reservations are a must, and you can choose between seats, sleepers, and suites with two to six beds. Note that the better the accommodation and privacy, the higher the price tends to be.

Unfortunately, tickets may not come cheap and even basic fares start at $110. Most likely, you can find a better price if you book in advance and you may luck out from time to time with a special deal or discount .

When Is the Best Time to Travel to Munich?

As the epicenter of the world's Oktoberfest celebrations, Munich is quite busy and crowded during the festival—which counterintuitively occurs in September and not during October. If you prefer to avoid the robust crowds the event draws, it's best to plan your trip to Munich for the spring when the weather begins to warm up and average temperatures range between 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius) and 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). At this time, you can attend Fruhlingsfest , which is like the little sister of Oktoberfest. This spring festival is also a celebration of beer, but it attracts fewer crowds than the fall festival. On May 1, you might even have a chance to witness the traditional raising of the Maypole.

Can I Use Public Transportation to Travel From the Airport?

The Munich commuter train—the S-Bahn—shuttles passengers from the Munich Airport directly to the city center. The S-1 and S-8 lines both leave from the airport and take different routes to the center of Munich, but if your final destination is the city center then you can use either one. Each of them takes about 35–40 minutes and depart from the airport at 10-minute intervals. An Airport-City-Day ticket only costs 13 euros, or about $15, and is good for all public transportation around Munich until 6 a.m. the following morning, which is a great deal if you arrive in the morning and can use it all day (otherwise you can purchase a single journey ticket for slightly less).

For a cheaper option, the Lufthansa Express Bus goes from the airport directly to the city center and costs 10.50 euros for a single journey or 17 euros for a roundtrip journey, about $12 or $20, respectively. The journey takes about 45 minutes by bus and while you can buy tickets directly from the driver, you'll get a small discount if you pre-purchase them online.

Taxis and ride-sharing are both available from the airport and use meters, but keep in mind that the airport is about 24 miles (38 kilometers) from the city center. Going by car can take up to 45 minutes with traffic and prices start at about 60 euros, or roughly $70.

What Is There to Do in Munich?

The Bavarian capital of Munich offers history and culture galore from gothic architectural gems of the Neues Rathaus to the sprawling green lawns of the English Garden , a park even larger than New York City's Central Park. The city is home to many interesting museums like the Deutsches Museum , the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum , and the Bavarian National Museum . In the summer , you can take advantage of the outdoor farmers market, enjoy the beer gardens, or throw yourself a picnic on the banks of the lively Isar River.

The two cities are about 364 miles (585 kilometers) apart.

Train tickets start at about $110 for basic fares, and the ride is comfortable and scenic.

The drive from Berlin to Munich takes about six hours (without traffic) if you don't make any stops.

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1 Week in Germany Itinerary: Berlin and Munich

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Ali Garland, Berlin expert & long term resident What to Do

Berlin is a wonderful city with so much to see and do. But I hope you have time to see more of Germany on your trip. With 1 week in Germany, you can easily visit a few cities and get a good view of different parts of the country. This itinerary for 7 days in Germany takes you through Berlin plus the popular city of Munich.

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1 Week Germany Itinerary in Berlin and Munich

This travel plan focuses on Berlin for several days and then moves on to Munich. There are so many great places to visit in Germany , but you can’t get to all of them in a week.

I’ve created this Germany itinerary to give you a feel for two very different parts of the country. But I also want to make sure you’re not trying to squeeze in too many places and losing too much time in transport.

Both cities have a lot to offer, and you can easily fill a week in Germany with Berlin, Munich, and a couple of nearby places. So instead of trying to decide between Berlin or Munich , I recommend visiting both.

Let’s dive in!

Note: For a more detailed plan for the first 3 days of this trip, please see my itinerary for 3 days in Berlin .

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Getting there and away

To make the most of your time, this itinerary for one week in Germany works best if you fly into Berlin and out of Munich, or do it in reverse. Both cities have major airports, so finding flights shouldn’t be a problem.

I recommend using Deutsche Bahn to get between Berlin and Munich.

Read more about how to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to city center and read about how to get from Berlin to Munich . Or if you’re doing this itinerary in reverse, check out how to get from Munich to Berlin by train and bus .

Where to stay in Berlin

Berlin has lots of great neighborhoods for you to stay in and explore. If you’re visiting Berlin for the first time, it might be best for you stay somewhere central.

Many of the attractions are in Mitte or easily connected to Mitte by Berlin’s public transport , so you should stay somewhere in that region. Here are a few hotels we recommend.

BUDGET: Circus Hostel Popular hostel with a bar/brewery downstairs

MIDRANGE: Circus Hotel Centrally located near restaurants & transport

UPSCALE: Westin Grand Centrally located, can chisel off your own piece of the Berlin Wall

UPSCALE: Westin Grand Luxury hotel where you can chisel off your own piece of the Berlin Wall

APARTMENT: Adina Apartment Hotel Kitchenette; near grocery stores, shopping, Museum Island

For a more detailed look at the different neighborhoods and our hotel recommendations, check out our guide to where to stay in Berlin .

Or read my full review of the 25Hours Hotel in Charlottenburg with fantastic views of the Zoo and Tiergarten.

Day 1: Berlin’s Mitte attractions

Spend your day checking out some of Berlin’s most famous landmarks and attractions. These include some of the best things to do in Berlin .

Here are our recommendations for TV Tower tickets:

• Berlin TV Tower Skip-the-Line Ticket
• Berlin TV Tower Window Seat Restaurant Ticket & Skip-the-Line Ticket
• Berlin TV Tower Breakfast at Revolving Restaurant Ticket & Skip-the-Line Ticket

Wander down Unter den Linden , a gorgeous tree-lined road with many of Berlin’s museums and other attractions. Here you’ll see the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom), Museum Island , the DDR Museum , the Humboldt Forum, Bebelplatz, and more.

A few blocks over, check out Gendarmenmarkt . This is arguably one of Berlin’s prettiest squares where you’ll see the Deutscher Dom and the Französischer Dom (German Cathedral and French Cathedral) and Schinkel’s Konzerthaus (concert hall). Today both cathedrals are museums.

For an important look at Germany’s past, make your way to the Memorial to the Murdered Jews , which honors the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, one of the most important World War II attractions in Berlin . Afterwards, admire Brandenburg Gate , a regal old city gate that has come to represent Germany’s reunification.

Celebrate the first day on your Germany itinerary with a beer at one of Berlin’s beer gardens or craft beer pubs .

>>Read also: 1 Week in Germany Itinerary: Berlin and East Germany

Day 2: Berlin Wall

Start day two at the Reichstag Building, the seat of the German government. It’s an impressive building, but you can also take a free tour of the glass dome section at the top. Booking ahead is required, so check out my full guide to how to book the free Reichstag tour for info.

From here, make your way over to the Berlin Wall Memorial at Bernauer Strasse . In my opinion, this is one of the best Cold War sites in Berlin .

The visitors center has two excellent short films about the Wall, and the memorial itself is a long stretch of Bernauer Strasse, a street that was split by the wall, separating a community. You can also go up a tower to see over the remaining section of the Wall.

I love taking visiting friends to Bernauer Strasse because I think it’s one of the top sights in Berlin .

Take a stroll through Prenzlauer Berg, one of the city’s most trendy neighborhoods. Check out Mauerpark, a huge park that sits where the Berlin Wall once stood . If you’re here on a Sunday, browse through the flea market.

Next up, go see the East Side Gallery , an attraction that’s certainly on your Berlin bucket list . This is Berlin’s most well known section of the Wall, and it’s considered the longest outdoor art gallery in the world. It can get crowded, so bring your patience.

>>For history buffs, check out this list of the best World War II and Cold War sites in Berlin .

Explore the nearby Friedrichshain neighborhood. This funky section of town is a great place for street art and cheap eats. Boxhagener Platz and the surrounding streets aren’t far from the East Side Gallery.

End your day at Tempelhof Field. This impressive park used to be an airport, and it’s now one of the Berlin’s favorite green spaces .

The runway is still there, and people use it for cycling, roller blading, running, and much more. There are sections designated for grilling, three fenced-in dog runs, a community garden, bird protection zones, and more.

>>Check out these posts if you’re traveling to Berlin in autumn or Berlin in spring .

Day 3: Berlin Tiergarten and Charlottenburg

To start your 3rd day in Berlin, take a stroll through Tiergarten , a large park in the center of the city. Here you’ll see a Soviet War Memorial, the Victory Column (which you can climb for great views of Berlin from above ), a variety of other statues and memorials, loads of gorgeous trees and greenery, and a few ponds.

At the far western end of the park, you’ll see the Berlin Zoo. It’s one of the best, so if you’re traveling with kids or you simply love zoos, don’t miss this one.

Nearby check out the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. This church was badly damaged during WWII and now stands as a reminder of the destruction of war.

>>Read: How Many Days in Berlin Do You Need?

For shopaholics, Kurfürstendamm and the famous KaDeWe (Kaufhof Des Westens) are a must. This is where you’ll find Berlin’s high end shopping and all the big brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Gucci, and more.

Next up, pay a visit to the Charlottenburg Palace. This gorgeous former summer residence now houses a museum and is one of Berlin’s most popular attractions. The gardens surrounding the palace are also quite the sight to see.

Book a tour for your trip to Berlin

• Third Reich Berlin Walking Tour – Hitler and WWII
• Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

Day 4: Berlin to Munich

This is where you can tweak things a bit to fit your desires. I’ve left out Potsdam from the previous three days, and you could certainly skip it and head straight to Munich in the morning of day 4.

However, Potsdam is fantastic and one of Berlin’s 3 UNESCO sites , so I suggest going for a half day, either morning or afternoon, on either day 2 or day 3. Then whatever you skipped in Berlin on that day can be seen on the morning of day 4, and then catch an early afternoon train to Munich so you’ll get there in time for dinner.

Read my post about what to do in Potsdam for more details about how to spend your time there, plus my post about how to get from Berlin to Potsdam .

How to get from Berlin to Munich

It’s easy to get around Germany with the great train system, and there are even some good bus options if you’re traveling in Munich and Berlin on a budget .

Deutsche Bahn has frequent trains between Berlin and Munich, so you won’t even have to make any changes. From Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the normal ICE (Intercity Express) train takes about 4 and a half hours, while the Sprinter ICE train takes about 4 hours.

If you’re traveling on a tight budget, there are buses on FlixBus from Berlin to Munich. Unfortunately, it takes a lot longer to go by bus.

The fastest direct bus is about 7 hours 20 minutes, assuming there aren’t any traffic problems. Flixbus is comfortable and reliable, but I would only recommend it on this route if you’re really trying to save money and you’re alright with trading time for the savings.

Check out our detailed post about how to get from Berlin to Munich by train or bus .

Day 5: Munich highlights

Half-liter steins of beer, Lederhosen, giant pretzels…these are things people think of when they imagine Germany. They are often listed as reasons to visit Germany . But they are most typical of Munich and the surrounding areas of Bavaria.

I’ve listed a lot of different sights and activities here in day 5, but it’s likely more than you can do in one day. Days 6 and 7 are day trips that will likely leave you some time when you return to Munich, so that’s a good time to do some of the things you don’t have time for on day 5.

>>Read: What to Wear & What to Pack for Germany: Ultimate Germany Travel Packing List

Munich’s old town

Start your time in Munich by exploring the old town. This is where you’ll find many of Germany’s famous landmarks .

Marienplatz is the main square in the old town, and it’s flanked on one side by the impressive neo-gothic Neues Rathaus (New City Hall) building. Its Glockenspiel plays at 11am and noon, so try to see it at one of those times.

Nearby is Viktualienmarkt, a big market square where you’ll find all sorts of food and other products. This is also a great place for a beer since it’s home to one of the city’s favorite beer gardens.

Unlike most beer gardens in German, this one is run by the city. Normally beer gardens are privately owned by a brewery or restaurant. What this means is the beer on tap rotates between the city’s biggest breweries.

Take a tour in Munich

A great way to experience Munich’s old town and learn a lot about the city and its history in a short amount of time is by taking a tour. Here are a few we recommend:

Munich Third Reich Walking Tour : Learn about Hitler and Nazi history as it ties to Munich, including WWII sites and more.

Munich Old Town Walking Tour : This walking tour is a great introduction to Munich, taking you through the Old Town between Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz. It includes major sites like St Peter’s Church, Munich Residenz, Viktualienmarkt, the Hofbräuhaus beer hall, and more.

Munich Food Tour : Eat your way through Munich while learning about the traditional food and beer of the region. Food tours are a great way to learn about the connections between food, culture, and history.

Views of Munich

For excellent views of Munich from above, you have several options.

Neues Rathaus: Take the elevator to the observation tower for views from one of the city’s most famous buildings.

Frauenkirche: This is Munich’s largest church, and its double towers are, by law, the tallest building in the city. You can reach the top with a mix of stairs and elevator.

St Peter’s Church: This is Munich’s oldest church, and it’s an excellent place for views of Munich that include both the Rathaus building and Frauenkirche. It’s all stairs, and they’re narrow, but it’s worth the climb.

Palaces in Munich

Munich Residenz is a gorgeous palace is right in the middle of Munich. It was once home to Bavarian royalty, and there are over 130 rooms. The intricate decorations of the rooms will surly impress you.

Nymphenburg Palace is another beautiful palace in Munich that was once the summer residence of Bavarian royalty. The ornate rooms will wow you, and the gardens are just as gorgeous.

>>Are you planning a longer trip to include Vienna? See how to get from Berlin to Vienna or how to get from Vienna to Berlin .

Day 6: Dachau Concentration Camp

A visit to Dachau Concentration Camp is a more serious day trip, but it’s an important one for remembering history. This is the site of the first Nazi concentration camp, which was placed in the small town of Dachau just outside Munich. From here many Jews were sent to their deaths in Poland.

You can visit on your own, but it’s worth booking a tour like this one . The guide will tell you the history of the concentration camp, and you won’t have to worry about figuring out the logistics.

After you return to Munich, you probably still have a few hours left in your day. Try to choose something a little more upbeat, like visiting the palaces.

Alternative day trip ideas

Maybe the concentration camp isn’t something you’re up for, or maybe you’re traveling with kids who are too young. In any case, if you need other ideas for day trips from Munich, there are plenty.

You could go south to Austria for a Salzburg one day itinerary . Or you could see other parts of Bavaria, like Nuremberg, Bamberg, or Regensburg. You could also go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Zugspitze. There are so many great choices to add to your Berlin and Munich itinerary.

Day 7: Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle is arguably one of the most famous castles in Germany , if not even the entire world! This is the famous “German Cinderella Castle” straight from the fairy tales.

Located in the Bavarian Alps, it makes for an easy Munich to Neuschwanstein day trip. You can get to Neuschwanstein by car (less than 2 hours) or public transportation (less than 3 hours) or even take one of the many day trip tours that are available, like this one .

Neuschwanstein was built for “Mad King Ludwig,” one of the Bavarian King’s most beautiful creations. However, it was never fully finished before he died, which is why the tour inside actually only shows about 14 rooms!

While at Neuschwanstein, be sure to also visit Hohenschwangau Castle next door. This castle was also King Ludwig’s, and it’s a much more “lived in” castle. It’s well worth taking the tour.

While visiting Neuschwanstein, you can take a carriage ride up to the castle, take picture-perfect photos from the Marienbrücke, or even hike the gorge below. Or if you are a dare devil, head to the nearby Tegelberg Cable Car and go paragliding over the Schloss!

The only way to see the inside of Neuschwanstein Castle is on a tour. Since the castle sees over 1 million people a year, it’s highly recommended to reserve tickets in advance so that you guarantee a spot on a tour.

Thanks to LeAnna from Wander in Germany for our Neuschwanstein write up!

Again, once you’re back in Munich, finish up any activities you still haven’t gotten to. It’s the end of your one week in Germany, and this might be the perfect time to relax at the Viktualienmarkt with a tasty German beer.

Berlin Travel Resources

I want you to have the best trip to Berlin, and hopefully this 1 week in Germany itinerary in Berlin and Munich is helpful. But there are lots more tips on the site!

• 101 Best Things to do in Berlin
• 23 Impressive Castles in Berlin (And Nearby)
• 27 Best World War II & Cold War Sights in Berlin
• 29 Fun Day Trips From Berlin
• 75 Things to Know Before Visiting Berlin: Essential Berlin Travel Tips
• What to Wear & What to Pack for Berlin, Germany: Your Ultimate Berlin Packing List
• How to Get Around in Berlin: An Easy Guide to Berlin Public Transportation

Check out my favorite travel planning sites and resources

These are the sites I like for travel planning, plus items I like to travel with.

Planning Booking.com : Find a Berlin hotel here.

Rick Steves and Lonely Planet : My favorite guidebook resources.

Tours, Activities, Tickets Viator : Great site for finding tours and other activities.

GetYourGuide : Another good option for tours and activities.

Transport Welcome Pickups : No stress option for airport pickups.

Discover Cars : Find a rental car for Germany road trips.

Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus : Best options for getting around Germany.

Packing Orange SIM & eSIM : Great option for SIM & eSIM cards for German & EU.

Collapsible water bottle , plug adapter , and stuff bag : Small things that will make your trip a little easier.

Packing Orange SIM & eSIM : Great option for SIM & eSIM cards for Germany & EU.

Book a local photographer Flytographer : Hire an amazing local photographer anywhere in the world. Use code BERLINTRAVEL to get $25 off your first photo shoot.

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How To Plan a Trip To Germany: Step by Step Guide

P lanning a trip to Germany can feel overwhelming. Between narrowing down your bucket list of locations (never an easy task!) to staying within a certain budget (sometimes even harder!) to deciding the specifics like train vs car or which part of a city is the best place to look for hotels. Or shoot, how to even FIND the best hotel for YOU!

Don’t worry, I’ll walk you through EXACTLY how to break down you Germany trip planning process, step by step so that it feels easy, manageable, and has you excited, not stressed!

Step 1: Get Your Information From the Right Sources

I’m not here to bash anyone and I am definitely not here to proclaim that I am the end-all-be-all when it comes to wise Germany travel advice. However, be skeptical of where you get your “information” on traveling in Germany.

I LOVE using local blogs whenever I plan a trip, but it can sometimes be hard to discern who is using AI right now to create a bunch of their content (you’d be shocked at how good some bloggers are at this!) and who is even a true, authoritative source on the matter vs just a tourist who spent a bit of time somewhere and is now claiming to be an expert.

When planning your trip to Germany, look for local sources from bloggers who LIVE in Germany. We know the ins and outs of Germany WAY better than even the die-hard travel addicts who spend a few months in a place and swear they “know” the local insider info, culture, and off the beaten path locations. If you read a bio of someone who says something like, “ I’ve been exploring Germany for over “X” years an d just love sharing my insights with you!” – RUN. They may have traveled to Germany, but I guarantee that their content is either outdated since they don’t live here, is AI generated, or just plain false half the time.

Who can you trust? There are several great local bloggers who actually LIVE in Germany that I can attest to and know they are passionate, accurate, and updated with their info. Some of my favorites are:

• BerlinTravelTips: Ali lived in Freiburg for many years before moving to Berlin. Who better to get inside Berlin Travel Tips than from someone who lives there!
• DestinationTheWorld : Matthias is a German native. He and Kent lived in Berlin for years and are now living close to Munich again.
• CraveThePlanet : Living in a freaking castle in Landstuhl, Germany, Morgan lives and breathes adventure travel and knows outdoor Germany and hiking in Germany like no other!
• Jordan has been living in Germany for ages, is married to a German, and knows more about Northern Germany than most people!

I’m sure there are others out there that are fantastic, honest, and extremely helpful. But, all I’m saying is that just because a website is “dedicated” fully to “German Travel” and just because they have a cute picture of them when they VISITED Germany, does not make them an expert.

Step 2: Be Where the Experts Are

If you want up-to-date, real information, be sure you are in places and spaces that people, like the above, are helping and moderating in. Whenever I am planning a trip to a new location, especially when it is a foreign country, one of my first steps is to see if there are any active Facebook Group that help with trip planning in that destination. It’s a fantastic way to get inspired, hear questions you never even thought about, and have a space to ask your own, individual questions to a group of experts.

There are some fantastic Facebook Groups dedicated to real-time advice for traveling in Germany.

• Obviously, my Travel in Bavaria Facebook group is led by yours truly!
• The above mentioned Morgan, Ali, and myself all also help to admin the more broad Travel Germany Facebook group

Sign Up For Email Newsletters

In addition to being in the Facebook Groups, when I am planning a trip, when I find a trusted blogger, I almost ALWAYS sign up to their email newsletter. This is the place where bloggers are often a bit more “real” life and I’ve gotten amazing advice, tips, and insider information from newsletters like these that help me plan my own trips.

You can sign up for the WanderInGermany Newsletter here. You get a free packing list just for signing up + a week’s worth of “How to Plan Your Trip” emails. From there on out, I send out monthly newsletters letting you know what’s going on in Germany, telling about a hidden gem I might have found this week, or giving advice on cultural questions about traveling in Germany.

Step 3: Get Organized

Before you even begin, it’s best if you get a place to put all the information you are going to be collecting, working on, booking etc. For me, that’s Google Docs and Google Sheets. I create a Google Sheet that turns into my budget, itinerary, and all my booking confirmations/notes.

Coming Soon: Wander In Germany’s Complete Trip Planning Spreadsheet!

Step 4: Start With Figuring Out Your Budget

Personally, I think that before anything else, when you are planning a trip to Germay, you need to know what your budget is first and foremost. Your budget can determine many things such as:

• How many days you can afford to travel
• If you should rent a car or take a train (which will affect your final itinerary)
• What airport to fly into (some are typically more expensive than others)

Obviously, there is a whole range of prices, but for just a very general/ mid range budget, you can expect prices to be (give or take) around the following averages:

Flights : Varies by season/month. Off season can be as low as $500. High season can be as high as $2000!

Hotels : Mid range hotels are often around $100-150/night

Meals : Will vary, but for a “classic” German meal at a “typical” German restaurant, $10-15 per meal is pretty standard (plus drinks)

Transportation : Will vary.

-Car rental can be as low as $40/day (plus gas) but much more expensive if you need an automatic, a larger vehicle, etc.

-Trains: Depending on how often you use them/ how far you can go, train tickets will vary considerably. Check out my Train Travel in Germany Guide to help you figure out which tickets you might need.

Also Consider: Daily budgets for activities (will vary depending on what you want to do, shopping/ souvenirs, and other miscellaneous costs that might occur)

At this stage in planning, you don’t need an EXACT budget, but DO have a rough idea of what you can afford and are willing to spend.

Step 5: Determine How Long You Have?

For many travelers, they are locked into a certain amount of days they can travel. Maybe it’s determined by your kids’ school schedules or is just simply dictated by how many days off work you can take. Alternatively, maybe after determining your budget, you realized you can only do a certain amount of days to stay under budget.

Regardless, I often find that it is MUCH easier to map out an itinerary if I know exactly how many days I have total before even starting.

Alternatively, if you’ve got all the time in the world (and maybe even budget!) then you can probably skip this step and just have the time of your life!

Step 6: Start Making a Bucketlist

If you’ve got a completely open itinerary, then I love to just start with a daydreaming session! Pinterest is great for people who love visuals and Tik Tok has some really fun ideas, too. Just be careful to not get sucked into the “Filtered” version of traveling!

Then, start seeing what Dr. Google has to say. But, be specific in your searches. Some examples depending YOUR interests could be:

• “Best Historical Sights in Germany” or “What WWII Historical Sights are Worth Visiting”
• “Off the beaten path destinations in Germany”
• “Best Alpine Towns in Germany”
• “How many days for Berlin”

The part about this step isn’t to be realistic, it isn’t to even be mapping out an itinerary or set of plans yet! It’s simply to brainstorm some inspiration on places that look amazing to you, moments you want to experience, and sights that interest YOU. Don’t worry about logistics, just get inspired!!!!

Step 7: Decide On The Time Of Year to Visit

Figuring out the best time of year to visit Germany can be a tough one! I strongly believe that each season has it’s pros and cons. However, sometimes, based on the information you’ve already decided in steps 1-4 can actually determine when you should or even will need to go.

For example, if you wrote “ Visit Oktoberfest ” on your brainstorming list, then you are pretty locked in on needing to come in September (yes, I said SEPTEMBER, not October!). Same goes for something like seeing the Best German Christmas Markets . You’ll obviously need to come before, well…Christmas!

On the other hand, if budget was a serious concern, maybe looking into February may be your best bet because that is often one of the cheapest months to fly to Germany.

If you really want to go hiking in the Bavarian Alps, then June- September is a good time frame.

This is why having a “Bucketlist” of places, events, and destinations that would be amazing to experience is essential. By doing that first, it may help you figure out the PERFECT time for you to plan your trip accordingly!

Step 8: Map Out Your Bucketlist

Next, head over to Google Maps and start plotting out where all the places you listed on your bucketlist are. Don’t waste time looking up distances between anything yet, just simply get an overall view of everywhere that looked and sounded inticing to you.

A. Once Everything Is On the Map, Look For Clusters

After you put everything you could possibly want to do, see if any of destinations look particularly close together. Are there any destinations that are completely on their own and way out of the way from everything else you have mapped out? You can already start realizing what places on your list may need to be put into a “Next time” list.

B. Start Calculating Distances

I tell people to do this before actually deciding on a final itinerary because there may be times that as you get deeper into the planning you’ll realize you can add a day onto a city and just do an easy day trip from there to another destination on your list. Alternatively, you may realize that even though you thought two places were close together, the actual time to get from one to the other was more than you thought. Sometimes, there just isn’t a really good logistical route from one place to the next to justify the added destination.

C. Compare Trains vs Car Rental

Again, you may be thinking, “Gee, LeAnna, shouldn’t I have this decided and then that can determine my final itinerary?”

Sure! That’s one way to do it! Afterall, if you KNOW you won’t be renting a car and therefore will have to use trains/ public transportation to get from one place to the next, then yes, then can really help narrow down an itinerary simply based on the logistics of train travel! For example, if you know you have to take the trains, then going from Munich to Garmisch is much more reasonable than going from Munich to Berchtesgaden, so that can help determine your itinerary for you.

However, if you are still trying to decide on train vs car, then it’s worth looking into things like how long does the train ride from Point A to B take vs a car. Sometimes, it’s the same/shorter than driving, other times, it can be double the time! For people on tight schedules, train travel can make it harder to pack in as much as possible, whereas a car gives much more flexibility, which is going to determine your final itinerary.

D. Check Flight Prices

At this stage, unless you need to be locked into a certain airport for other reasons, take a moment to see general flight prices for the major airports closest to the places on your map. For example, maybe flying into Berlin isn’t even an option because you are only going to do South Germany on this trip.

Alternatively, maybe you realize that arriving into one airport but leaving out of another is way too expensive, which will impact your final itinerary.

You don’t need to make any decisions right now on flights. Just know which airport you most likely will choose based on your preferred locations, budget, etc and adjust accordingly to your needs.

Step 9: Put Together Steps 1-8

Now is the time to start filling in some actual days in your itineraries. Knowing how many days total you have, what places you REALLY want to experience and see, and where they are all located means that you can now start figuring out how to fit this all into your trip plan!

You might need to look up activities in each destination to know just how many days are needed in each place. For example, you could do just one day in Munich , but you could also do 3 days in Munich depending on your interests.

You also know how far each place is, so you can budget that into your itinerary. For example, if you are going from Munich to Berlin, then you need to plan on a good chunk of your day on transportation alone, which you will need to allot for when figuring out logistically just how much time you have.

Step 8: Slow Down!

I’m going to pause you right here in your itinerary planning.

More often than not, I see far too many tourists try to cram so much into their trip to Germany that they end up spending just as much time in a car or on a train than actual time enjoying and experiencing a particular destination! I get it, this is a once in a life time trip and you want to see and do as much as you possibly can! But, don’t do it at the expense of actually ENJOYING your time! Make sure you have scheduled the time it takes to get from one place to the next. Give yourself an extra hour in a location to sit at a corner cafe. Allow time in your day to just wander and soak up the vibes and feelings of a place rather than running through just to say “I’ve been there!” (but can barely remember it!)

So, do you need to go back to your rough itinerary and take anything out right now? Do you need to look at something more realistically and give yourself some extra time in a place, or plan on the actual time it takes to get somewhere, find the hotel, and get back to the major sights?

Adjust accordingly and before you know it, your itinerary is going to unfold in front of you!

Step 9: Set Flight Alerts and Book Flights

Now that we know exactly where we want to go, when we want to go, and our budget, it’s time to get serious about booking stuff! First up- flights!

I always start with Google Flights and just get a general idea on prices for when I want to fly. I often will set an alert as well to get notified of any major changes.

I usually book international flights about 5 months in advance. I find that gives me enough time to see a pattern but isn’t pushing it with last minute price gauges.

Once you find a flight that works for you, your budget, and your itinerary, then pull the trigger on booking it!

Step 10: Start Researching Accomodations

You already have your itinerary figured out, so you know exactly what days you want to stay where. While I have a few qualms about things like Booking.com, I will admit that I absolutely LOVE that I can filter just about any need/desire/ preference I have about what I want for a hotel, making it one of the best search tools for hotels out there.

You can set your own personal nightly budget, look at the map view if you have a specific area of town you want to focus on, only look for hotels that have AC (It’s true, many Hotels in Germany Do Not Have AC !), etc.

I usually narrow it down to about 3 hotels per destination and then dig into all the reviews and photos before deciding on a final accommodation. You can either book it right in Booking.com (which admittedly usually has good cancellation policies) or go straight to the hotel site itself, which often is a little cheaper when booked directly.

Step 11: Fill Out Your Spreadsheets

Hopefully, this whole time, you’ve stayed semi organized with a spreadsheeet or something similar that has helped you keep track of things. It’s at this stage that I double check my itinerary plan, make sure I’ve input which hotels where booked for which nights, added the confirmations to my list, and review any notes I’ve made throughout this entire process so far!

Step 12: Check Your Documents!

This list will vary for everyone depending on your nationality (ie: do you need a Tourist Visa ?), if you are going to be driving (international drivers permit), etc.

• Passport: Is it valid for 3 months from your trip?
• Trip Insurance
• Flight tickets
• Visa- if needed
• Hotel Reservations (confirmations)
• Valid Drivers License (if renting a car) + International Permit
• Credit cards/money
• and other documents you have for travel

Step 13: Pack It Up!

At this stage, all the logistics are done and taken care of! All you need to figure out now is exactly what to pack for Germany based on the season you are traveling in!

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Step Get Excited and Have Fun!

Now, it’s simply time to head to the airport and have one amazing trip to Germany!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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What I've Learned: Living in Munich

The actor and singer Emilio Sakraya ("Rheingold") moved from Berlin to Munich two years ago. He told us about his experiences in Munich so far.

My new album "Blessings" has a strong connection to Munich, because the city is an absolute blessing for me. Here I have learned what it means to be a father. I can retreat here between shoots, tours, red carpets, to find peace and be completely myself.

Munich is not as stuffy as I thought. I find that the people are success-oriented. They consciously invest their time in tasks that nourish and support their lives. I notice how colorful and diverse the city is every time I walk along the Isar River and am approached by people from different cultures.

The freedom

I discovered nature in Munich. I often take a trip to the Tegernsee lake and hire an e-boat with friends. We take it to the center of the lake, switch off the engine and let ourselves drift. The silence there is amazing. The feeling of being away from everything for a moment is something I’ve never experienced in Berlin.

The Insight

I am a Berliner and I won’t let Bavaria take that away from me. You’ll never see me here in a pressed shirt and smart shoes. Not even when I go to chic places like Schumann’s bar or the restaurant Theresa Grill. My jogging pants stay on!

The traditions

I learned how to dress properly for the Oktoberfest from an Oktoberfest showman. Maximilan Fesenmayer from the Teufelsrad amusement ride took me to the traditional shop Lodenfrey. Now I know that a real Bavarian would never combine a checked shirt with his lederhosen. Instead, he wears a white shirt with a stand-up collar, as well as a “charivari” – a massive silver jewelry chain – over the waistband of his lederhosen.

Emilio Sakraya

The actor and singer Emilio Sakraya moved from Berlin to Munich two years ago. He played the lead role in Fatih Akin's film "Rheingold", can be seen as the main actor in the Netflix series "60 Minuten" and will be on tour with his album "Blessings" in May.

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Top German CEOs Join Scholz's China Trip Despite 'De-Risking' Push

Top German CEOs Join Scholz's China Trip Despite 'De-Risking' Push

FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a press conference with Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina, in Berlin, Germany, March 27, 2024. REUTERS/Nadja Wohlleben/File Photo

BERLIN/FRANKFURT/MUNICH (Reuters) -Germany's top corporate brass will join Chancellor Olaf Scholz when he visits China later this month, reflecting an ongoing dependence on the world's second-biggest economy despite efforts to spread exposure more evenly across the globe.

Roland Busch, chief executive of Siemens and chair and president of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business, will be among the executives on the trip at the end of next week, the company said.

Mercedes-Benz - which counts China's Beijing Automotive Group Co Ltd and Geely Chair Li Shufu as its two top shareholders - also confirmed that CEO Ola Kaellenius would participate.

Lab equipment and semiconductor chemicals maker Merck KGaA said its CEO Belen Garijo would join too.

The trip is Scholz's first to China since Berlin drew up a China strategy last summer that urged a "de-risking" to reduce economic exposure to the Asian powerhouse, but was vague on specific measures or binding targets.

German chancellors are usually accompanied by high-level business delegations on major foreign visits and the list of executives for the trip underscores China's status as Germany's biggest trading partner.

China also remains extremely important for German industry, most notably carmakers, which operate several local joint ventures with Chinese partners in what is the world's biggest auto market.

Last year, German direct investment in China rose to a record 11.9 billion euros ($12.9 billion), showing firms continue to plough money into a country that Berlin calls a systemic rival.

BMW boss Oliver Zipse and Bayer CEO Bill Anderson will also travel with Scholz, people familiar with the matter said. The same goes for Miguel Lopez, who leads German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp, the steel-to-submarines maker said.

The list of CEOs is not definitive and more could join as the trip is finalised.

While Germany's biggest firms, including BASF and Volkswagen, continue to bank on China as a growth motor, some smaller firms have started to change tack.

Germany's mid-sized corporations have begun to take steps to ringfence or legally separate their Chinese businesses, walking a tightrope between staying engaged in the market and preparing for a worst-case scenario should Beijing invade Taiwan.

($1 = 0.9208 euros)

(Reporting by Victoria Waldersee, Christoph Steitz, Alexander Huebner and Ludwig Burger; Editing by Matthias Williams and Mark Potter)

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Marc would dedicate most of his canvases to animals. “People with their lack of piety, especially men, never touched my true feelings,” he wrote his wife in 1915. “But animals with their virginal sense of life awakened all that is good in me.” His perception of man’s wickedness would prove tragically prescient. Drafted into the German Army in World War I, Marc was killed in 1916 at the Battle of Verdun.

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The Thannhauser Collection is one of the most significant collections of works by French, Dutch, Swiss, and German artists including Degas, Manet, van Gogh, Franz Marc, Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and others. Students explored the revolutionary colors of the “Blaue Reiter” movement and learned that Thannhauser’s Moderne Galerie in Munich also hosted one of the first Picasso exhibitions in Germany in 1913.

Students had the added bonus of exploring the current exhibition entitled “Going Dark: The Contemporary Figure at the Edge of Visibility,” a powerful exhibition exploring Black and African American identities today through experimental pieces featuring such materials as disembodied hoodies and spectral figures hauntingly walking across a green room. It was a day for special encounters, as one student met up with her family at the museum, students heard German tourists conversing around public spaces, students from across language levels got to know each other for the first time, and one student even made friends with a British family in which the mother had previously been a German teacher in the United Kingdom.

To round out the day, students had lunch at Reichenbach Hall near Penn Station, “where guests can celebrate Oktoberfest every day.” Students feasted on Schnitzel, Spätzle, Hühnersuppe, Obatzda and Riesenbrezeln, served at authentic Munich communal tables under wagon-wheel chandeliers and blue checked Bavarian flags. Sitting at tables next to German native speakers on their work breaks and surrounded by German sayings on the walls as well as German Oktoberfest music on the speakers, students got a little taste of festive Munich flair. With sayings like “Keine Angst,” “Angestellte müssen ihre Hände Waschen,” “Das ist mir furzegal,” “Ich habe Durst,” “Das Leben ist gut,” and “Bis später” stencilled the tiles in the bathroom, one might have thought one had been whisked to Europe for the afternoon.

Along the way, students practiced their German skills, doing “Super-Quiz-Spiel” geography trivia and sharing etymological banter in the train, discussing tips for getting the cheapest data and phone plans while in Munich, sharing pictures from other study abroad experiences, and brainstorming future travel plans.

Dr. LaFountain’s favorite parts of trips like this are developing a spirit of exploration together and seeing students support each other’s international aspirations. The students appreciated both the art and the multicultural experience, with one student commenting, “Ich habe die geheime Ausstellung der Überwachungsmonitore genossen,” while another noted, “My favorite part of the trip was meeting foreigners and seeing famous paintings in person!” Students returned at the end of the day even more excited about taking on their next explorations, maybe even in a summer, semester, or year abroad!