Bern to Munich flights
Munich lies 337 km (209 mi) north-east of Bern, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bern | Munich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Population | 121,631 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 524 m (1,719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BSL, 73 km out | MUC, 29 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Munich
Crossing from Switzerland into Germany: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bern
Bern is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bern Airport (BRN, 6 km).
Arriving in Munich
Munich is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Munich Airport (MUC), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Innsbruck Airport (INN, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich Airport | MUC | 29 km (18 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Innsbruck Airport | INN | 99 km (62 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,907 ft |
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Staying in Munich
Our booking partner lists 873 places to stay in Munich. Of the 542 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (295), and 16 are five-star. Across 501 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,647,941 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Munich from Bern?
337 km (209 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bern.
How long does it take to get from Bern to Munich by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bern and Munich?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bern to Munich flights?
Typically EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) to Munich Airport (MUC); Munich also has INN.
What currency do I need in Munich?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Munich?
Our booking partner lists 873 places to stay in Munich, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.