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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 27 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
686 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ghent to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Berlin will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 12 buses that leave Ghent for Berlin on Fri, Jun 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 686 km distance in an average of 11 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 12 h 50 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $116.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $325 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg 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 Ghent to Berlin:
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Berlin costing on average $170 (€138).
A bus is $256 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Berlin costing on average $325 (€263).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€56) compared to roughly $157 (€127) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€71). The journey takes 9h 16m versus 8h 6m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Berlin buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:40 AM Gent, Ghent | 11h30 | 9:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Gent, Ghent | 16h10 | 1:50 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Gent, Ghent | 13h45 | 11:25 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Gent, Ghent | 14h10 | 11:50 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:40 AM Gent, Ghent | 11h54 | 9:34 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:40 AM Gent, Ghent | 11h42 | 9:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Gent, Ghent | 14h00 | 12:45 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Gent, Ghent | 14h25 | 1:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Gent, Ghent | 15h45 | 5:30 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Gent, Ghent | 14h25 | 7:05 AM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Gent, Ghent | 13h45 | 6:25 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Gent, Ghent | 14h05 | 6:45 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Gent, Ghent | 14h35 | 9:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:55 AM Gent, Ghent | 9h20 | 10:15 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:45 AM Gent, Ghent | 13h25 | 5:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 2 transfers | |
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Compare train, bus, 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 Ghent to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 9h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 426 miles (686 km) distance in 9h 20m.
Distance 426 miles (686 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 9h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
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