How to travel from Stuttgart to Berchtesgaden, Germany

The distance between Stuttgart and Berchtesgaden is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stuttgart 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.

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Fly

Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Salzburg (SZG).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €560($560)
Operated byLufthansa+ 4 others
💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Freilassing.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Drive

Drive to Berchtesgaden.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance390km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stuttgart and Berchtesgaden

There are several options for getting from Stuttgart to Berchtesgaden by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €560 ($560).

The distance between Stuttgart and Berchtesgaden is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Stuttgart and Berchtesgaden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stuttgart to Berchtesgaden is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €560 ($560).

The cheapest way to travel between Stuttgart and Berchtesgaden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stuttgart and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stuttgart to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Freilassing. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, Railjet and Transdev run train services between Stuttgart and Berchtesgaden. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stuttgart and Berchtesgaden. We recommend that you fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Salzburg (SZG). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Stuttgart and Berchtesgaden. Flights depart from Stuttgart (STR) and arrive at Salzburg (SZG) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Stuttgart to Berchtesgaden. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Stuttgart to Berchtesgaden typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Stuttgart (STR) and and arrive into Salzburg (SZG).

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 Stuttgart and Berchtesgaden. The distance is around 390km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stuttgart to Berchtesgaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Stuttgart to Berchtesgaden

Compare travel optionsbetween Stuttgart and Berchtesgaden

Transport options from Stuttgart to Berchtesgaden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
€560($560)
every 2 hours617km (383 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
€50($50)
5 times a day413km (257 miles)
Train via Muenchen Hbf4h 40m
€65($65)
hourly413km (257 miles)
Train to Salzburg Hbf4h 50m
€95($95)
every 4 hours412km (256 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€52($52)
on demand390km (242 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