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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim Pergamon presentation with the Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main museum is partly closed; one of Museum Island's signature experiences.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 12 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
478 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Berlin will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 8 buses that leave Düsseldorf for Berlin on Mon, May 25, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 478 km distance in an average of 8 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $283 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Berlin:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Berlin costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $236 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Berlin costing on average $283 (€229).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (6h 23m by bus vs 6h 32m by car) and save roughly $56 (€45) compared to fuel and tolls ($47 (€38) vs $103 (€83)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Berlin buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:10 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 9h25 | 9:35 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 9h25 | 11:25 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 9h50 | 11:50 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 8h05 | 3:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 8h25 | 3:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 8h10 | 5:50 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 8h30 | 6:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 7h50 | 5:30 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Düsseldorf to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (478 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 297 miles (478 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Interim Pergamon presentation with the Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main museum is partly closed; one of Museum Island's signature experiences.
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UNESCO-listed island complex of major state museums and one of the city's most important cultural walking areas.
Historic boulevard lined with major institutions, monuments, and grand architecture linking Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island.
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Berlin Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) -> Berlin Hauptbahnhof
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