The Gambrinus was an express train in Germany, initially linking Munich and Kiel.

On 1 June 1953 the train was named after Gambrinus referring to the breweries situated in Munich and Dortmund.

[4] Decline started in 1980, shortening the route on both sides at 28 September left a service between Stuttgart and Bremen.

In 1981 the northern terminus moved farther south to Münster, although through coaches to Hamburg were conveyed on Friday evening returning with the Monday morning service.

The Gambrinus was revived on 29 May 1994 between Karlsruhe and Dortmund, one year later extended farther East to Berlin.