How to travel from Dusseldorf to Berchtesgaden, Germany

The distance between Dusseldorf and Berchtesgaden is around 633km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dusseldorf to Berchtesgaden 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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Fly to Salzburg (SZG), Train

Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Salzburg (SZG) then take the train to Berchtesgaden Hbf.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Muenchen Hbf and then to Freilassing.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salzburg Lastenstrasse.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Berchtesgaden.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance766km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dusseldorf and Berchtesgaden

There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Berchtesgaden by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Dusseldorf and Berchtesgaden is around 633km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Dusseldorf and Berchtesgaden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Berchtesgaden is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Dusseldorf and Berchtesgaden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dusseldorf to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Muenchen Hbf and Freilassing. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, FlixTrain, Transdev, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Railjet run train services between Dusseldorf and Berchtesgaden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 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 Dusseldorf and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dusseldorf to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salzburg Lastenstrasse. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Berchtesgaden. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dusseldorf to Berchtesgaden. We recommend that you fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Freilassing and then to Berchtesgaden Hbf. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Dusseldorf and Berchtesgaden. The distance is around 766km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dusseldorf to Berchtesgaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dusseldorf and Berchtesgaden

Transport options from Dusseldorf to Berchtesgaden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Salzburg (SZG), Train + 4 similar
2h 30m
€220($220)
every 2 hours633km (393 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Fly3h 10m
€520($520)
every 2 hours648km (403 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
€140($140)
hourly696km (433 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€155($155)
hourly693km (430 miles)
Train to Holzwickede, plane5h 5m
€125($125)
hourly741km (461 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€140($140)
hourly799km (496 miles)
Bus
12h 15m
€35($35)
4 times a week843km (524 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€100($100)
on demand766km (476 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