There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Markdorf by train, bus, night train, car or plane
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Train via Donauwörth
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Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Donauwörth
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Take the train from Donauwoerth to Ulm Hbf
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Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Friedrichshafen Stadt
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Meersburg
7 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Ravensburg
Night train, train
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Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hb
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Take the train from Zürich HB to Konstanz
Drive
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Drive from Berlin Hbf to Markdorf
Fly to Friedrichshafen
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Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Friedrichshafen (FDH)
Fly to Zurich, train, bus
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Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Konstanz
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Take the bus from Konstanz, Bahnhof to Markdorf, Ittendorfer Straße
Fly to Stuttgart, train
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Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Stuttgart (STR)
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Take the train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichshafen Stadt
Fly to Munich, train
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Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Munich (MUC)
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Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Friedrichshafen Stadt
Berlin to Markdorf by train
The train journey time between Berlin and Markdorf is around 8h 14m and covers a distance of around 730 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 44m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, agilis, DB ZugBus RAB GmbH and others, the Berlin to Markdorf train service departs from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arrives in Markdorf Bahnhof. Typically 47 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Markdorf is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 11h 56m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Markdorf is to fly which costs €100 - €440 and takes 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin station to Markdorf. However, there are services departing from Berlin central bus station and arriving at Markdorf, Ittendorfer Straße via Meersburg, Kirche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Markdorf. However, there are services departing from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Markdorf Bahnhof via Donauwoerth, Ulm Hbf and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Berlin and Markdorf is 606 km. The road distance is 725.7 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Markdorf without a car is to train via Donauwörth which takes 8h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Berlin to Markdorf, including transfers.
Berlin to Markdorf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.
Berlin to Markdorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Markdorf is to train via Donauwörth which takes 8h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 11h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €440 and takes 5h 46m.

- Distance: 605.9 km
- Duration: 8h 14m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Markdorf, Germany?
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Markdorf via Donauwoerth, Ulm Hbf, and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin central bus station to Meersburg twice daily. Tickets cost €35 - €45 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Friedrichshafen via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €750
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Friedrichshafen via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €750
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €340
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €400
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Stuttgart via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €450
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Stuttgart via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €450
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €280
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €280
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Munich via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €360 - €1200
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €300 - €1000

- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Zurich via Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €420
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €300

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €340
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €300 - €1000

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €280

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Munich via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €360 - €1200

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Donauwörth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €130 - €190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to RV Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +49 800 589 28 40
- Website
- agilis.de
Train from Donauwoerth to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- agilis.de

- Website
- zugbus-rab.de
Train from Ulm Hbf to Friedrichshafen Stadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
Train from Ulm Hbf to Ravensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB

- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichshafen Stadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Ravensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichshafen Stadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €110
- Website
- Nightjet

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Konstanz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €55
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Konstanz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- thurbo.ch
Train from Zuerich Hb to Konstanz
Train from Zuerich Flughafen to Konstanz

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Railjet

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin central bus station to Meersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Bus from Konstanz, Bahnhof to Markdorf, Ittendorfer Straße
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Bahn DE

- Phone
- +49 7471 93019696
- verkehrsverbund@naldo.de
- Website
- naldo.de
Bus from Konstanz Bahnhof to Markdorf, Ittendorfer Straße
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BG RAB-Bus/VBN
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 55m and has one stopover.
Berlin to Markdorf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meersburg station.
Berlin to Markdorf train services, operated by DB ZugBus RAB GmbH, arrive at Friedrichshafen Stadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Markdorf is 726 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Berlin to Markdorf.
Lufthansa offers flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport.
Book your Berlin to Markdorf train tickets online with Omio.
There are 164+ hotels available in Markdorf. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €3 - €22.