How to travel from Berlin to Flensburg, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Flensburg is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Berlin to Flensburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Hamburg Dammtor

Take the train to Hamburg Dammtor and then to Flensburg.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Flensburg central train station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Flensburg.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance427km (265 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Flensburg

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Flensburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Berlin and Flensburg is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Berlin and Flensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Flensburg is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Flensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Flensburg. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Flensburg with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV and Danish Railways run train services between Berlin and Flensburg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4hrs, 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 Flensburg. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Flensburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 6hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Flensburg. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 6hrs 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 Flensburg. We recommend that you take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Flensburg is Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Flensburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Flensburg. The distance is around 427km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Flensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Berlin to Flensburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Flensburg

Transport options from Berlin to Flensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Hamburg Dammtor + 1 similar
3h 45m
€100($100)
hourly459km (285 miles)
Train4hrs
€100($100)
once daily454km (282 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€26($26)
every 3 hours442km (274 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€56($56)
on demand427km (265 miles)

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Airports near Flensburg

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

GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Flensburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Flensburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Flensburg