Berlin to Salzburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325.8 miles 524.4 km · straight line
391 miles estimated 629.3 km · driving distance
7h 52min estimated drive time
€67 - €83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Berlin from Salzburg?

The distance from Berlin to Salzburg is 325.8 miles (524.4 km) as the crow flies. Salzburg is located S of Berlin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391 miles, taking about 7h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Berlin is in Germany, while Salzburg is in Austria.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Berlin and Salzburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Berlin to Salzburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 52min €67 - €83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 26min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 28min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Berlin & Salzburg

Quick Facts

Berlin
52.52°N, 13.40°E
Europe/Berlin
34m elevation
Salzburg
47.81°N, 13.05°E
Europe/Vienna
424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients