The average train between Zakopane and Berchtesgaden takes 18h 23m and the fastest train takes 17h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Zakopane 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 Zakopane and Berchtesgaden. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zakopane is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Berchtesgaden at 2:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Krakow Glowny and take an average of 18h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zakopane to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Zakopane station and arriving at Berchtesgaden station via Krakow Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.
Zakopane to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Zakopane station.
Zakopane to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Zakopane to Berchtesgaden train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Railjet and 7 other operators.
The distance between Zakopane and Berchtesgaden is 544.5 km. The road distance is 900 km.
You can take a train from Zakopane to Berchtesgaden Hbf via Krakow Glowny, Prerov, Wien Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Freilassing in around 12h 45m.