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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
$174
Average price
$282
Fastest journey
18 h 55 m
Average duration
19 h 34 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
932 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Berlin will cost around $282 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $174.
Of the 19 buses that leave London for Berlin on Sun, May 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 932 km distance in an average of 19 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 55 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 20 h 7 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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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 579 miles (932 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$139 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $145 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 32m Average total duration 14h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 London to Berlin:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Berlin costing on average $145 (€117).
A bus is $127 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Berlin costing on average $266 (€215).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 14h 2m.
You'll arrive about -1h -57m sooner (14h 2m by bus vs 13h 5m by car) and save roughly $-114.55 (€-92.69) compared to fuel and tolls ($139 (€113) vs $25 (€20)). 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.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 28h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $266 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Berlin buses for tomorrow, 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 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 18h55 | 5:25 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 19h20 | 5:50 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 25h50 | 12:20 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 27h20 | 1:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 26h17 | 12:47 PM Berlin Spandau | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 23h23 | 9:53 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 20h07 | 5:37 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 19h40 | 5:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 23h00 | 8:30 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 19h50 | 5:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 23h25 | 8:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 24h24 | 9:54 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 22h40 | 8:10 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 21h50 | 9:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 26h20 | 1:50 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 21h40 | 9:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 22h04 | 9:34 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 23h15 | 10:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 24h20 | 11:50 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London to Berlin run on average 13 times per day, taking around 14h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 579 miles (932 km) distance in 19h 20m.
Distance 579 miles (932 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 19h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Berlin — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Berlin trip today.
Interim Pergamon presentation with the Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main museum is partly closed; one of Museum Island's signature experiences.
Major Museum Island museum known for Egyptian and prehistoric collections, including the famous bust of Nefertiti.
Berlin's leading contemporary art museum, popular for large-scale installations and internationally known exhibitions.
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.
Busy central square known for transport connections, the TV Tower setting, and classic East Berlin urban character.
Berlin’s iconic street food of sliced pork sausage topped with curried ketchup and curry powder, typically served with fries or a roll.
A defining Berlin fast-food staple introduced by Turkish immigrants, usually made with spit-roasted meat, salad, and sauces in flatbread.
Traditional cured and boiled pork knuckle, often served with peas, sauerkraut, and potatoes; a classic hearty Berlin dish.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant in Berlin known for modern German cuisine, polished service, and an outstanding wine program.
Historic Berlin restaurant serving classic regional dishes such as Eisbein and traditional German fare in an atmospheric old building.
Well-known traditional Berlin tavern with rustic interiors, local beer, and hearty classics including schnitzel, sausages, and Buletten.
Compared with many Western European capitals, Berlin is Moderate: public transport and casual food are reasonable, while hotels and central dining have risen in price.
In restaurants, service is usually included, but it is customary to leave about 5-10% for good service or round up the bill. Tell the server the total amount when paying rather than leaving coins on
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Berlin Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) -> Berlin Hauptbahnhof
London and Berlin are certainly two of the most interesting cities in Europe. The range of culture and entertainment on offer in both cities ensures that no visitor will be bored. For these reasons, both cities are very popular destinations not only with the inhabitants of the respective countries, but also with people from all over the world. Every year tens of thousands of people travel from the capital of England to Germany. But while most people fly, the bus London - Berlin connection is also becoming more popular.
On most days both Flixbus and Eurolines.eu offer connections for the bus London - Berlin. Eurolines.eu is one of the largest bus companies in Europe and connects over 600 destinations in all countries of the continent. Eurolines' headquarters are located in Brussels. Flixbus, on the other hand, is a German company that is increasingly becoming a real competitor to leading bus companies such as Eurolines or National Express.
The distance from London to Berlin is an impressive 1,100 kilometres. Since travellers also have to cross the English Channel on their way, it is clear that the journey is not exactly short. Therefore the travel times for this connection of at least 21 hours are not surprising. There are no direct journeys between the two cities, but both bus companies offer many journeys with only one stopover. For example, Flixbus will take you via Rotterdam in 21:30 hours.
There are at least 10 journeys per day for the London - Berlin bus connection. That alone shows how popular this connection is with many travellers nowadays. On the route, travellers see a lot of the nature of England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
At which bus station does the bus depart from in London? All buses to Berlin depart from Victoria Coach Station in London. The station is located right in the city centre and only a few minutes walk from Victoria Station. Travelers can therefore easily get from anywhere in London to the departure point of the buses to Berlin.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Berlin? Most buses reach Berlin at the central bus station (ZOB). The largest bus station in the capital is very centrally located and in the immediate vicinity of the radio tower. The S-Bahn station Messe Nord is right next to the bus station, so all travellers will find good connections to other parts of Berlin. Even by taxi it should not take long to get to your hotel or next destination.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Berlin by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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