How to travel from Berchtesgaden to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Berchtesgaden and Leverkusen is around 603km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Berchtesgaden to Leverkusen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LeverkusenBerchtesgaden if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Bayerisch Gmain, plane

Take the train to Bayerisch Gmain then fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Leverkusen Mitte.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and then to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance731km (454 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berchtesgaden and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Berchtesgaden to Leverkusen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Berchtesgaden and Leverkusen is around 603km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (358 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Berchtesgaden and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berchtesgaden to Leverkusen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Berchtesgaden and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berchtesgaden and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berchtesgaden to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Freilassing, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Transdev, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB Intercity and Railjet run train services between Berchtesgaden and Leverkusen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 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 Berchtesgaden and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berchtesgaden to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz, Salzburg South and Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berchtesgaden and Leverkusen. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 55m 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 Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to Freilassing and then to Ostbahnhof then fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Leverkusen Mitte. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Leverkusen. The distance is around 731km (454 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berchtesgaden to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berchtesgaden and Leverkusen

Transport options from Berchtesgaden to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bayerisch Gmain, plane + 5 similar
2h 25m
€105($105)
every 3 hours603km (375 miles)
Train to Bayerisch Gmain, plane2h 50m
€155($155)
every 3 hours662km (411 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€290($290)
every 3 hours619km (385 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€210($210)
every 3 hours666km (414 miles)
Train to Freilassing, plane4h 40m
€230($230)
every 3 hours725km (451 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 30m
€245($245)
every 2 hours829km (515 miles)
Train
7h 40m
€115($115)
hourly758km (471 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
€40($40)
once daily773km (480 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€120($120)
on demand731km (454 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen