How to travel from Berlin to Dachau

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Dachau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Dachau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $402.

Distance: 306 miles (494 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Dachau

Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Dachau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Dachau is a bus with an average price of $53 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Dachau:

A bus is $93 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Dachau costing on average $145 (€122).

A bus is $350 (€294) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Dachau costing on average $402 (€338).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Dachau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Dachau take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 55m.

Bus takes on average 8h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Dachau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Dachau among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 55m sooner (4h 25m by train vs 6h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $145 (€122) compared to roughly $104 (€87) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Berlin to Dachau

How to get from Berlin to Dachau by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Dachau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
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  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4079
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  • Deutsche BahnICE 1005 · 59151
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  • Deutsche BahnICE 1009 · S2
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1505 · 59095
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  • LufthansaLH1957
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  • LufthansaLH1951
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  • LufthansaLH1953
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Dachau

Travel to Dachau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Dachau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Dachau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Dachau is a bus with an average price of $53 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Dachau:

A bus is $93 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Dachau costing on average $145 (€122).

A bus is $350 (€294) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Dachau costing on average $402 (€338).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Dachau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Dachau take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 55m.

Bus takes on average 8h 42m.

The distance from Berlin to Dachau is approximately 306 miles (494 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Dachau is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Dachau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Dachau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Dachau Bahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Dachau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dachau by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane to go to Dachau by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dachau by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Dachau with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Dachau often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Nuremberg, Salzburg, Augsburg, Memmingen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dachau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dachau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A visit to Dachau typically requires one full day to explore the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and the town's key historical and cultural attractions.

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