How to travel from Heidelberg to Berchtesgaden, Germany

The distance between Heidelberg and Berchtesgaden is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Heidelberg 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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Train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, plane

Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg (SZG) then take the train to Berchtesgaden Hbf.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €495($500)
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Train

Take the train to Freilassing.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Augsburg P+R Oberhausen Nord and then to Salzburg South.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Berchtesgaden.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance502km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heidelberg and Berchtesgaden

There are several options for getting from Heidelberg 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 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €495 ($500).

The distance between Heidelberg and Berchtesgaden is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Heidelberg to Berchtesgaden is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €495 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Heidelberg to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Freilassing. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Heidelberg and Berchtesgaden. Trains depart 4 times a day 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 Heidelberg and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Heidelberg to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Augsburg P+R Oberhausen Nord, Salzburg South and Ginzkeyplatz. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

EuroClub, FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Heidelberg and Berchtesgaden. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heidelberg to Berchtesgaden. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Freilassing. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Heidelberg and Berchtesgaden. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heidelberg to Berchtesgaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Heidelberg and Berchtesgaden

Transport options from Heidelberg to Berchtesgaden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, plane + 2 similar
2h 35m
€495($500)
every 2 hours529km (329 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€210($210)
hourly592km (368 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane4h 35m
€215($215)
every 4 hours507km (315 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€110($110)
4 times a day505km (314 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€35($35)
3 times a week510km (317 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€66($66)
on demand502km (312 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