The distance between Erfurt and Berchtesgaden is around 534km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Erfurt to Berchtesgaden by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Berchtesgaden → Erfurt if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Salzburg (SZG).
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Take the train to München Hbf and then to Freilassing.
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There are several options for getting from Erfurt to Berchtesgaden by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €415 ($415).
The distance between Erfurt and Berchtesgaden is around 534km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Erfurt and Berchtesgaden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Erfurt to Berchtesgaden is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €415 ($415).
The cheapest way to travel between Erfurt and Berchtesgaden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Erfurt and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Erfurt to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in München Hbf and Freilassing. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Deutsche Bahn, Transdev, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Meridian and BOB & BRB run train services between Erfurt and Berchtesgaden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Erfurt and Berchtesgaden. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Salzburg (SZG). instead which will take 3h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Erfurt to Berchtesgaden. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Freilassing. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Erfurt and Berchtesgaden. The distance is around 569km (353 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Erfurt to Berchtesgaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Halle(Saale)Hbf, Fly + 4 similar | 3h 30m | €415($415) | every 2 hours | 849km (528 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Fly | 4h 20m | €535($535) | every 2 hours | 707km (439 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €220($220) | hourly | 655km (407 miles) |
Train to Nürnberg Hbf, plane | 4h 50m | €95($95) | hourly | 538km (334 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane | 6h 15m | €245($245) | hourly | 770km (478 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 40m | €90($90) | hourly | 534km (332 miles) |
Train via München Hbf | 4h 40m | €90($90) | hourly | 535km (332 miles) |
Train via Nürnberg Hbf | 4h 40m | €105($105) | hourly | 534km (332 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | €75($75) | on demand | 569km (353 miles) |
Transdev
Meridian, BOB & BRB
ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Condor Flugdienst
The following major airports near Berchtesgaden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.