How to travel from Berlin to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Berlin and Manchester is around 1,424km (885 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 10h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Berlin to Manchester by 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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Train

Take the train to Duisburg Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £545($645)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St.

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Manchester.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Manchester by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 23h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 10h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £545 ($645).

The distance between Berlin and Manchester is around 1,424km (885 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,050km (652 miles)

It takes around 10h 60m to get from Berlin and Manchester by train.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Manchester is to take the train which takes around 10h 60m and will set you back approx £545 ($645).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Manchester is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Manchester. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Duisburg Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Berlin and Manchester. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 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 Manchester. It typically takes around 23h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Manchester. 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 23h 20m.

Union Ivkoni and National Express run regular bus services between Berlin and Manchester. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 23h 20m 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 Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Duisburg Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 10h 60m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Duisburg Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 10h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 60m and will usually cost around £545 ($645).

How do I get from Berlin to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Manchester

Transport options from Berlin to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
10h 60m
£545($645)
twice daily1,462km (908 miles)
Train via Amsterdam Centraal12h 40m
£490($580)
once daily1,510km (938 miles)
Bus
23h 20m
£57($67)
3 times a week1,793km (1,114 miles)
Car and Ferry
15h 10m
£305($360)
every 2 hours1,424km (885 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester