How to travel from Trier to Berchtesgaden, Germany

The distance between Trier and Berchtesgaden is around 629km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Trier 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.

👋 Also check out BerchtesgadenTrier if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Salzburg (SZG).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Mannheim Hbf then Muenchen Hbf and then to Freilassing.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Saarbrücken bus station and then to Salzburg South.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Berchtesgaden.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance688km (428 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trier and Berchtesgaden

There are several options for getting from Trier 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 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Trier and Berchtesgaden is around 629km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 523km (325 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Trier and Berchtesgaden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trier to Berchtesgaden is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Trier 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 Trier and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trier to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mannheim Hbf, Muenchen Hbf and Freilassing. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Railjet and Transdev run train services between Trier and Berchtesgaden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Trier and Berchtesgaden. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trier to Berchtesgaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saarbrücken bus station, Salzburg South and Ginzkeyplatz. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

FlixBus-de, Odri and FlixBus run regular bus services between Trier and Berchtesgaden. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trier to Berchtesgaden. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Salzburg (SZG). instead which will take 3h 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 Trier and Berchtesgaden. The distance is around 688km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trier to Berchtesgaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Trier to Berchtesgaden

Compare travel optionsbetween Trier and Berchtesgaden

Transport options from Trier to Berchtesgaden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 15m
€360($360)
every 2 hours629km (391 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane4h 25m
€505($505)
every 2 hours668km (415 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane5h 5m
€185($185)
hourly693km (431 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane5h 15m
€260($260)
every 3 hours874km (543 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane6h 20m
€220($220)
hourly730km (454 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane6h 45m
€155($155)
hourly831km (517 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€130($130)
hourly737km (458 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€35($35)
once a week704km (438 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€90($90)
on demand688km (428 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Trier and Berchtesgaden

Train operators

Bus companies

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