How to travel from Glasgow to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Glasgow and Berlin is around 1,278km (794 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

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

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others
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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to London Euston, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then Dortmund Hbf and then to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €750($755)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Antwerp and then to Berlin.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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ferry
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car
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Berlin.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €435($435)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Berlin by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Glasgow and Berlin is around 1,278km (794 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,202km (747 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Glasgow and Berlin by plane.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Berlin is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Berlin is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Berlin. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Dortmund Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, Thalys, Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Glasgow and Berlin. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 20m, 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 Glasgow and Berlin. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Antwerp. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

National Express, FlixBus, Autokar Polska and Sindbad run regular bus services between Glasgow and Berlin. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Berlin. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Berlin Brandenburg (BER). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Glasgow and Berlin with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

easyJet, KLM, British Airways and Lufthansa fly between Glasgow and Berlin. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Berlin Brandenburg (BER). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Glasgow to Berlin typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Berlin. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER). instead which will take 2h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Berlin is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

How do I get from Glasgow to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Berlin

Transport options from Glasgow to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 60m
€215($215)
every 20 mins1,278km (794 miles)
Train
13h 20m
€750($755)
twice daily1,809km (1,124 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
€95($95)
4 times a week1,763km (1,096 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
€435($435)
once daily1,434km (891 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Berlin

Bus companies

Ferry operators

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