How to travel from Bonn to Berchtesgaden, Germany

The distance between Bonn and Berchtesgaden is around 594km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a tram, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Bonn to Berchtesgaden by train, bus, car, plane and tram. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Duesseldorf Hbf, Fly

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Salzburg (SZG).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt then Muenchen Hbf and then to Freilassing.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Salzburg South.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Berchtesgaden.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance714km (444 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bonn and Berchtesgaden

There are several options for getting from Bonn to Berchtesgaden by train, bus, car, plane and tram. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a tram, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €510 ($510).

The distance between Bonn and Berchtesgaden is around 594km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Bonn and Berchtesgaden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bonn to Berchtesgaden is to take a tram, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €510 ($510).

The cheapest way to travel between Bonn and Berchtesgaden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bonn and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bonn to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siegburg Bf, Frankfurt, Muenchen Hbf and Freilassing. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Dutch Railways, FlixTrain, Railjet, Transdev, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Nightjet, Meridian and BOB & BRB run train services between Bonn and Berchtesgaden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7hrs, 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 Bonn and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bonn to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salzburg South and Ginzkeyplatz. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Bonn and Berchtesgaden. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bonn to Berchtesgaden. We recommend that you fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Freilassing and then to Berchtesgaden Hbf. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Berchtesgaden is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 121km (75 miles) from Berchtesgaden. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) 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 Bonn and Berchtesgaden. The distance is around 714km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bonn to Berchtesgaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bonn and Berchtesgaden

Transport options from Bonn to Berchtesgaden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Duesseldorf Hbf, Fly + 4 similar
3h 15m
€245($245)
every 3 hours704km (437 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
€140($140)
hourly665km (413 miles)
Train to Frankfurt, plane4h 45m
€225($225)
hourly656km (408 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€170($170)
every 3 hours767km (477 miles)
Tram, Train and Plane2h 50m
€510($510)
every 2 hours594km (369 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7hrs
€145($145)
hourly744km (462 miles)
Train to Freilassing8hrs
€85($85)
once daily739km (459 miles)
Train via München Hbf10h 25m
twice daily780km (485 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€40($40)
4 times a week734km (456 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€95($95)
on demand714km (444 miles)

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Airports near Berchtesgaden

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Berchtesgaden
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
210km (131 miles) from Berchtesgaden
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Berchtesgaden