How to travel from Berlin to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Leverkusen is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Berlin 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Leverkusen Mitte.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Hamm and then to Leverkusen Mitte.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance559km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Leverkusen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Berlin and Leverkusen is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470km (292 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Berlin and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Leverkusen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamm. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express and Abellio run train services between Berlin and Leverkusen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Leverkusen. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Leverkusen with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 8h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Leverkusen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 25m 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 Leverkusen. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Leverkusen Mitte. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Berlin and Leverkusen. The distance is around 559km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Leverkusen

Transport options from Berlin to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 20m
€110($110)
every 30 mins533km (331 miles)
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), Train2h 25m
€125($125)
every 15 mins552km (343 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train2h 50m
€240($240)
hourly645km (401 miles)
Train
4h 60m
€120($120)
hourly563km (350 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
€30($30)
every 20 mins607km (377 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand559km (347 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