How to travel from Berlin to Siegen, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Siegen is around 568km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Berlin to Siegen 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 Siegen Hbf.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe then Gießen Bahnhof and then to Siegen Hbf.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Erfurt Busbahnhof and then to Siegen Koblenzer Straße.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Siegen.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance568km (353 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Siegen

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Siegen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Berlin and Siegen is around 568km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Berlin and Siegen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Siegen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Siegen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Siegen. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Siegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hagen Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Abellio, FlixTrain and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Berlin and Siegen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 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 Siegen. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Siegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Erfurt Busbahnhof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Siegen. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 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 Siegen. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Siegen Hbf. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Siegen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Siegen. Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) 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 Siegen. The distance is around 568km (353 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Siegen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Berlin to Siegen

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Siegen

Transport options from Berlin to Siegen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
€120($120)
hourly597km (371 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), train3h 30m
€250($250)
hourly683km (425 miles)
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), train4h 15m
€150($150)
hourly663km (412 miles)
Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe + 2 similar
4h 55m
€110($110)
5 times a day568km (353 miles)
Train5h 25m
€115($115)
hourly582km (361 miles)
Train via Frankfurt6h 5m
€28($28)
4 times a day651km (405 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€34($34)
once daily580km (360 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€95($95)
on demand568km (353 miles)

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Airports near Siegen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Siegen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Siegen
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Siegen