The average train between Mainz and Berchtesgaden takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Berchtesgaden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Mainz and Berchtesgaden. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Berchtesgaden at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 53m • 3 changes


7h 46m • 3 changes


6h 52m • 3 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Freilassing station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Mainz to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Freilassing station.
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The distance between Mainz and Berchtesgaden is 433.6 km. The road distance is 562 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Berchtesgaden Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Freilassing in around 7h 14m.