More cities in one trip from Berlin
Berlin (Germany) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 107 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (Poland). The most searched are Hamburg, Dresden and Hanover; the quickest to reach is Erfurt, about 1 h 40 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 107 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Berlin
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg · Germany | 252 km | 1 h 50 min | Train |
| Dresden · Germany | 166 km | 2 h 5 min | Bus |
| Hanover · Germany | 246 km | 3 h | Bus |
| Leipzig · Germany | 145 km | 2 h 5 min | Bus |
| Poznań · Poland | 241 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Erfurt · Germany | 235 km | 1 h 40 min | Train |
| Szczecin · Poland | 125 km | 1 h 45 min | Bus |
| Chemnitz · Germany | 190 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Berlin
Land in Berlin, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Berlin → Dresden → Leipzig → Berlin
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Berlin, 2 nights in Dresden, 1 night in Leipzig
- About 5 h 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Dresden | 2 h 5 min |
| Dresden → Leipzig | 1 h 30 min |
| Leipzig → Berlin | 2 h 5 min |
Berlin → Hamburg → Hanover → Berlin
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Berlin, 2 nights in Hamburg, 1 night in Hanover
- About 6 h 50 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Hamburg | 1 h 50 min |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 2 h |
| Hanover → Berlin | 3 h |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in BerlinFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in BerlinEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Berlin
Airports with direct flights to Berlin, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Italy 15
BariBergamoBolognaCataniaFlorenceMilanNaplesOlbiaPalermoPisaReggio CalabriaRiminiRomeTriesteVenice
Spain 14
AlicanteBarcelonaCastellonFuerteventuraGran CanariaIbizaLanzaroteMadridMalagaPalmaSanta Cruz de La PalmaSevillaTenerifeValencia
United Kingdom 10
BirminghamBristolEast MidlandsEdinburghGlasgowLiverpoolLondonManchesterNewcastleSouthend-on-Sea
Egitto 4
CairoHurghadaMarsa AlamSharm El Sheikh
Albania 1
Denmark 1
Estonia 1
Finland 1
Georgia 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Kosovo 1
Macedonia del Nord 1
Moldova 1
Norway 1
Serbia 1
Slovakia 1
Slovenia 1
Ljubljana
Türkiye (Turkey) 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Berlin?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Hamburg, Dresden, Hanover, Leipzig, Poznań, Erfurt, Szczecin and Chemnitz. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Berlin to Hamburg?
About 1 h 50 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 252 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Berlin?
For Berlin, Dresden and Leipzig, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Berlin, 2 nights in Dresden, 1 night in Leipzig), with about 5 h 40 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Berlin?
From 107 airports in 31 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Berlin is cheap.