How to travel from Augsburg to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Augsburg and Berlin is around 587km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Augsburg to Berlin by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Muenchen-Pasing and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf and then to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Halle Central Bus Station and then to Berlin central bus station.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance587km (364 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Augsburg and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Augsburg to Berlin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Augsburg and Berlin is around 587km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 494km (307 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Augsburg and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Augsburg to Berlin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Augsburg and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Augsburg and Berlin. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Augsburg and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 7h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Augsburg and Berlin. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Augsburg and Berlin. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Augsburg to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Halle Central Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

EuroClub, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Augsburg and Berlin. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Augsburg to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen-Pasing and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Augsburg and Berlin. The distance is around 587km (364 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Augsburg to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Augsburg and Berlin

Transport options from Augsburg to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 60m
€175($175)
every 30 mins590km (366 miles)
Train to Muenchen-Pasing, plane3h 35m
€260($260)
every 30 mins624km (387 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, Fly4hrs
€210($210)
hourly735km (456 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Fly4h 50m
€215($215)
hourly813km (505 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€150($150)
hourly611km (380 miles)
Train to Berlin Hbf7h 25m
€200($200)
hourly901km (560 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€53($53)
once a week658km (409 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€78($78)
on demand587km (364 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

The following major airports near Berlin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin