Berlin to Bristol by bus
Bristol lies 1,100 km (684 mi) west of Berlin, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 59 min including stops, over roughly 1,342 km (834 mi) of road.
| Berlin | Bristol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.4 million | 479,024 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | BS1–BS6 |
Clocks in Bristol are 1 h behind Berlin right now, so a 19 h 59 min journey lands only 18 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bristol
Crossing from Germany into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Berlin to Bristol
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Staying in Bristol
Our booking partner lists 1,121+ places to stay in Bristol (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 523 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (252), and 13 are five-star. Across 244 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 250,336 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bristol from Berlin?
1,100 km (684 mi) in a straight line, west of Berlin; by road roughly 1,342 km (834 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Bristol by bus?
About 19 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Bristol?
Bristol is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Bristol?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Bristol?
Our booking partner lists 1,121+ places to stay in Bristol, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.