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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring immersive displays and ancient art on Museum Island.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
474 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Berlin Hbf will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 1 buses that leave Dusseldorf Airport for Berlin Hbf on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 474 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dusseldorf Airport to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $110.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $202 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dusseldorf Airport to Berlin Hbf:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dusseldorf Airport to Berlin Hbf costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $147 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dusseldorf Airport to Berlin Hbf costing on average $202 (€165).
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€45) compared to roughly $102 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€39). The journey takes 8h 23m versus 5h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Dusseldorf Airport to Berlin Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:35, the last at 18:45. The fastest bus covers the 294 miles (474 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 294 miles (474 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 10:35 AM |
Last bus 6:45 PM |
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