How to travel from Berlin to Berchtesgaden, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Berchtesgaden is around 577km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Berlin to Berchtesgaden 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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Fly to Salzburg (SZG), Train

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Salzburg (SZG) then take the train to Berchtesgaden Hbf.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to München Hbf and then to Freilassing.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Munich central bus station and then to Salzburg South.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Berchtesgaden.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance739km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Berchtesgaden

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Berchtesgaden by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Berlin and Berchtesgaden is around 577km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Berlin and Berchtesgaden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Berchtesgaden is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Berchtesgaden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in München Hbf and Freilassing. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Transdev, Meridian, BOB & BRB and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Berlin and Berchtesgaden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Berlin and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Munich central bus station, Salzburg South and Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

FlixBus and Arda Tur run regular bus services between Berlin and Berchtesgaden. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Berchtesgaden. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Freilassing and then to Berchtesgaden Hbf. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Berchtesgaden is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 121km (75 miles) from Berchtesgaden. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) 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 Berlin and Berchtesgaden. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Berchtesgaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Berchtesgaden

Transport options from Berlin to Berchtesgaden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Salzburg (SZG), Train + 3 similar
2h 35m
€165($165)
every 2 hours577km (359 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
€225($225)
every 3 hours702km (436 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
€310($310)
every 3 hours727km (452 miles)
Train to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, plane5h 35m
€265($265)
every 3 hours730km (453 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€130($130)
hourly787km (489 miles)
Train via Nürnberg Hbf6h 55m
€145($145)
hourly787km (489 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
€46($46)
every 3 hours750km (466 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€100($100)
on demand739km (459 miles)

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Airports near Berchtesgaden

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Berchtesgaden
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
210km (131 miles) from Berchtesgaden
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Berchtesgaden