How to travel from Saarbrücken to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Saarbrücken and Berlin is around 722km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saarbrücken to Berlin by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance722km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saarbrücken and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Saarbrücken to Berlin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Saarbrücken and Berlin is around 722km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 578km (359 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Saarbrücken to Berlin is to drive which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Saarbrücken and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saarbrücken and Berlin. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Saarbrücken and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, vlexx and FlixTrain run train services between Saarbrücken and Berlin. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Saarbrücken and Berlin. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Saarbrücken and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 11hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saarbrücken and Berlin. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saarbrücken to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) 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 Saarbrücken and Berlin. The distance is around 722km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saarbrücken to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Saarbrücken to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween Saarbrücken and Berlin

Transport options from Saarbrücken to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€140($140)
once daily723km (449 miles)
Train via Frankfurt7h 50m
€30($30)
4 times a week768km (477 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€40($40)
twice daily822km (511 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€120($120)
on demand722km (448 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

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

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin