How to travel from Berlin to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Berlin and Glasgow is around 1,278km (794 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £185($215)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others
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Train

Take the train to Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £635($755)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Amsterdam IJmuiden then take a ferry to Newcastle upon Tyne then drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £370($435)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Glasgow by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £69 ($82) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($215).

The distance between Berlin and Glasgow is around 1,278km (794 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,202km (747 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Berlin and Glasgow by plane.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £185 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Glasgow is to take the bus which will typically cost around £69 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Glasgow. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Berlin and Glasgow. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 45m, 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 Glasgow. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Union Ivkoni, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Berlin and Glasgow. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Berlin and Glasgow. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Berlin and Glasgow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.

easyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Ryanair and KLM fly between Berlin and Glasgow. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.

The flight from Berlin to Glasgow typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Berlin to Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 3h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Glasgow is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £185 ($215).

How do I get from Berlin to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Glasgow

Transport options from Berlin to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
£185($215)
every 20 mins1,278km (794 miles)
Train
13h 45m
£635($755)
twice daily1,802km (1,120 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
£69($82)
3 times a week2,119km (1,317 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 2h
£370($435)
once daily1,434km (891 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Berlin and Glasgow

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Ferry operators

Airports near Glasgow

The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow