How to travel from Berchtesgaden to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Berchtesgaden and Frankfurt is around 453km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Berchtesgaden to Frankfurt 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 to Bayerisch Gmain, Fly

Take the train to Bayerisch Gmain then fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €470($470)
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Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance544km (338 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berchtesgaden and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Berchtesgaden to Frankfurt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €470 ($470).

The distance between Berchtesgaden and Frankfurt is around 453km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (260 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Berchtesgaden and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berchtesgaden to Frankfurt is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €470 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between Berchtesgaden and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berchtesgaden and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berchtesgaden to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Freilassing and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Transdev, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Intercity, Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Berchtesgaden and Frankfurt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Berchtesgaden and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berchtesgaden to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ginzkeyplatz and Salzburg South. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Berchtesgaden and Frankfurt. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berchtesgaden to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Freilassing and then to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Berchtesgaden and Frankfurt. The distance is around 544km (338 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berchtesgaden to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berchtesgaden and Frankfurt

Transport options from Berchtesgaden to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bayerisch Gmain, Fly + 4 similar
2h 10m
€470($470)
every 3 hours453km (282 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€180($180)
hourly516km (320 miles)
Train to Muenchen Ost, plane5h 10m
€190($190)
hourly810km (504 miles)
Train to Muenchen Ost, plane5h 25m
€240($240)
hourly606km (376 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 55m
€515($515)
every 2 hours637km (396 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf + 1 similar
5h 60m
€130($130)
4 times a day572km (356 miles)
Train6h 10m
€100($100)
hourly597km (371 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
once daily615km (382 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€72($72)
on demand544km (338 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt