How to travel from Berchtesgaden to Magdeburg, Germany

The distance between Berchtesgaden and Magdeburg is around 649km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Berchtesgaden to Magdeburg by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and then to Magdeburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 then Halle(Saale)Hbf and then to Magdeburg Hbf.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Drive

Drive to Magdeburg.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance675km (419 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berchtesgaden and Magdeburg

There are several options for getting from Berchtesgaden to Magdeburg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Berchtesgaden and Magdeburg is around 649km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 510km (317 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Berchtesgaden and Magdeburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berchtesgaden to Magdeburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Berchtesgaden and Magdeburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berchtesgaden and Magdeburg. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berchtesgaden to Magdeburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Freilassing, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and Halle(Saale)Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Transdev, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Intercity, Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and Abellio run train services between Berchtesgaden and Magdeburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Berchtesgaden and Magdeburg. We recommend that you fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and then to Magdeburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berchtesgaden to Magdeburg. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Magdeburg Hbf. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Magdeburg is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Magdeburg. Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) and Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) 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 Magdeburg. The distance is around 675km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berchtesgaden to Magdeburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Transport options from Berchtesgaden to Magdeburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
4h 20m
€170($170)
every 3 hours707km (439 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€240($240)
every 3 hours649km (403 miles)
Fly to Hamburg (HAM), train5h 15m
€265($265)
every 3 hours1,034km (642 miles)
Train to Muenchen Ost, plane5h 25m
€270($270)
hourly841km (523 miles)
Train to Muenchen Ost, plane6h 15m
€175($175)
hourly831km (516 miles)
Train to Muenchen Ost, plane6h 15m
€275($275)
hourly790km (491 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 60m
€165($165)
hourly712km (442 miles)
Train via Rosenheim7h 20m
€165($165)
once a week709km (441 miles)
Train via Erfurt Hbf12h 10m
€180($180)
4 times a week993km (617 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€89($89)
on demand675km (419 miles)

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Airports near Magdeburg

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

LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Magdeburg
BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
130km (80 miles) from Magdeburg
ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Magdeburg