How to travel from Berlin to Saarbrücken, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Saarbrücken is around 720km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Berlin to Saarbrücken by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SaarbrückenBerlin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Saarbrücken Hbf.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus via Frankfurt central train station

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station and then to Saarbrücken bus station.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)

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Drive

Drive to Saarbrücken.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance720km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Saarbrücken

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Saarbrücken by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Berlin and Saarbrücken is around 720km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 578km (359 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Berlin and Saarbrücken by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Saarbrücken is to drive which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Saarbrücken, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Saarbrücken with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 6h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn and vlexx run train services between Berlin and Saarbrücken. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Saarbrücken with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Berlin and Saarbrücken. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 10m 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 Saarbrücken. We recommend that you take the train to Saarbrücken Hbf. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Saarbrücken is Ensheim Airport (SCN) (SCN) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) 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 Saarbrücken. The distance is around 720km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Saarbrücken is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Berlin to Saarbrücken

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Saarbrücken

Transport options from Berlin to Saarbrücken
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€150($150)
6 times a week769km (478 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf7h 15m
€110($110)
hourly761km (473 miles)
Bus via Frankfurt central train station + 1 similar
10h 30m
€44($44)
twice daily833km (518 miles)
Bus11h 10m
€40($40)
once daily815km (507 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€120($120)
on demand720km (448 miles)

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Airports near Saarbrücken

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

SCN
Ensheim Airport (SCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Saarbrücken
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Saarbrücken