Distances Between Cities in Germany: Complete Guide

60 routes across 5 cities — domestic & international

By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 21, 2026

Quick Answer: Germany Distances

Germany has 5 major cities in our database. The shortest domestic route is Munich → Nuremberg at just 151 km, while the longest is Berlin → Munich at 504 km. There are 55 international connections to 3 continents.

About Germany: Geography & Size

Germany is home to 5 major cities tracked by SnapDistance, with a combined urban population of over 8,228,939. The largest city is Berlin with approximately 3,644,826 residents, followed by Hamburg (1,841,179).

With a maximum domestic distance of 504 km, Germany offers a mix of short drives and medium-haul flights between cities.

The average distance between cities in Germany is 342 km. For comparison, the global average between major cities is roughly 3,000 km, making Germany more compact than average.

Transport in Germany

Germany has excellent high-speed rail infrastructure, making trains competitive with flights for distances under 800 km. For longer domestic routes, flying is still faster.

All distances on this page are straight-line (great-circle) measurements. Driving distances are typically 20–40% longer due to road routing. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.

Cities in Germany

• Berlin — pop. 3,644,826, Brandenburg
• Hamburg — pop. 1,841,179, Hamburg
• Munich — pop. 1,471,508, Bavaria
• Frankfurt — pop. 753,056, Hesse
• Nuremberg — pop. 518,370, Bavaria

Domestic Routes in Germany (5)

All city-to-city routes within Germany, sorted by distance:

• Munich → Nuremberg — 151 km (✈ ~41 min)
• Berlin → Hamburg — 255 km (✈ ~49 min)
• Berlin → Nuremberg — 378 km (✈ ~58 min)
• Berlin → Frankfurt — 424 km (✈ ~1h 2min)
• Berlin → Munich — 504 km (✈ ~1h 8min)

International Routes from Germany (55)

Routes connecting Germany to the rest of the world:

To/From Europe (53 routes)

• Innsbruck → Munich — 97 km (✈ ~37 min)
• Salzburg → Munich — 115 km (✈ ~39 min)
• Luxembourg City → Frankfurt — 191 km (✈ ~44 min)
• Munich → Zurich — 242 km (✈ ~48 min)
• Prague → Nuremberg — 251 km (✈ ~49 min)
• Berlin → Prague — 281 km (✈ ~51 min)
• Copenhagen → Hamburg — 289 km (✈ ~52 min)
• Munich → Prague — 300 km (✈ ~53 min)
• Munich → Verona — 303 km (✈ ~53 min)
• Berlin → Malmo — 344 km (✈ ~56 min)
• Munich → Milan — 348 km (✈ ~56 min)
• Berlin → Copenhagen — 355 km (✈ ~57 min)
• Munich → Vienna — 355 km (✈ ~57 min)
• Amsterdam → Frankfurt — 363 km (✈ ~57 min)
• Amsterdam → Hamburg — 365 km (✈ ~57 min)
• Gdansk → Berlin — 402 km (✈ ~1h)
• Munich → Bologna — 405 km (✈ ~1h)
• Frankfurt → Paris — 478 km (✈ ~1h 6min)
• Berlin → Warsaw — 517 km (✈ ~1h 9min)
• Berlin → Vienna — 524 km (✈ ~1h 9min)
• Kraków → Berlin — 530 km (✈ ~1h 10min)
• Berlin → Amsterdam — 576 km (✈ ~1h 13min)
• Frankfurt → London — 638 km (✈ ~1h 18min)
• Kraków → Munich — 645 km (✈ ~1h 18min)
• Amsterdam → Munich — 668 km (✈ ~1h 20min)
• Berlin → Zurich — 669 km (✈ ~1h 20min)
• Paris → Munich — 684 km (✈ ~1h 21min)
• Berlin → Budapest — 688 km (✈ ~1h 22min)
• Munich → Rome — 697 km (✈ ~1h 22min)
• Zagreb → Berlin — 769 km (✈ ~1h 28min)
• Berlin → Stockholm — 811 km (✈ ~1h 31min)
• Vilnius → Berlin — 819 km (✈ ~1h 31min)
• London → Nuremberg — 824 km (✈ ~1h 32min)
• Oslo → Berlin — 838 km (✈ ~1h 33min)
• Berlin → Milan — 842 km (✈ ~1h 33min)
• Riga → Berlin — 844 km (✈ ~1h 33min)
• Paris → Berlin — 877 km (✈ ~1h 36min)
• London → Munich — 919 km (✈ ~1h 39min)
• London → Berlin — 932 km (✈ ~1h 40min)
• Berlin → Cluj-Napoca — 973 km (✈ ~1h 43min)
• Belgrade → Berlin — 1,003 km (✈ ~1h 45min)
• Split → Berlin — 1,027 km (✈ ~1h 47min)
• Tallinn → Berlin — 1,041 km (✈ ~1h 48min)
• Helsinki → Berlin — 1,105 km (✈ ~1h 53min)
• Berlin → Rome — 1,183 km (✈ ~1h 59min)
• Kyiv → Berlin — 1,204 km (✈ ~2h)
• Moscow → Berlin — 1,609 km (✈ ~2h 31min)
• Palma → Berlin — 1,658 km (✈ ~2h 34min)
• Istanbul → Berlin — 1,738 km (✈ ~2h 40min)
• Madrid → Berlin — 1,869 km (✈ ~2h 50min)
• Antalya → Berlin — 2,199 km (✈ ~3h 15min)
• Malaga → Berlin — 2,240 km (✈ ~3h 18min)
• Tenerife → Berlin — 3,654 km (✈ ~5h 4min)

To/From Africa (1 routes)

• Addis Ababa → Frankfurt — 5,343 km (✈ ~7h 11min)

To/From North America (1 routes)

• New York → Berlin — 6,385 km (✈ ~8h 29min)

Route Comparisons for Germany

Compare routes side by side:

• London→Paris vs London→Berlin
• London→Munich vs London→Zurich
• New York→Berlin vs New York→Amsterdam
• Paris→London vs Paris→Berlin
• Paris→Munich vs Paris→Zurich
• Berlin→Munich vs Berlin→Hamburg
• Berlin→Amsterdam vs Berlin→Prague
• Berlin→Vienna vs Berlin→Warsaw

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cities in Germany are covered?

We cover 5 cities in Germany: Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Nuremberg.

What is the shortest domestic route in Germany?

The shortest domestic route is Munich to Nuremberg at 151 km.

What is the longest domestic distance in Germany?

The longest domestic route is Berlin to Munich at 504 km.

How many international routes go from Germany?

There are 55 international routes from Germany to 3 continents.

What is the average distance between cities in Germany?

The average domestic distance is approximately 342 km.

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📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.