- Must visit
Moderne Galerie
The region’s leading art museum, noted for modern and contemporary works and architecture. A top choice for visitors seeking major exhibitions in Saarbrücken.
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€89
Fastest journey
6 h 22 m
Average duration
6 h 33 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
580 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Saarbrücken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Saarbrücken will cost around €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 33 trains that leave Berlin for Saarbrücken on Sat, Aug 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 580 km distance in an average of 6 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 22 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 6 h 38 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.
ICE 2593 · ICE 1090
ICE 1601 · ICE 2593 · ICE 1090
ICE 377 · 4147
ICE 375 · ICE 562
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · 4119
ICE 1131
ICE 371+
TGV 9552
ICE 1503 · ICE 2585 · 4123
ICE 373 · 4129
ICE 1507 · ICE 2589 · 4131Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 360 miles (580 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€70 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 3m Average total duration Fastest 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Saarbrücken:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Saarbrücken costing on average €70.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
The journey is about 16m faster (7h 33m by train vs 7h 49m by car) and roughly €33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€70 vs €103). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Saarbrücken trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3363 · 74602 · ICE 1656 · ICE 9556 | On time 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 10h19 | 10:59 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 593 · 4119 | On time 5:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h48 | 12:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · 4119 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h39 | 12:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9590 · S2 · 12526 | On time 7:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h50 | 1:56 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2585 · 4123 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h46 | 2:13 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 2585 · 4123 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h37 | 2:13 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain · FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:57 AM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 12h28 | 8:25 PM Saarbrücken | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h28 | 5:25 PM Saarbrücken | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1131 | On time 8:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h22 | 2:22 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 9h21 | 5:25 PM Saarbrücken | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371+ TGV 9552 | On time 8:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h28 | 2:59 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 837 · 4258 · 29520 | On time 9:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h05 | 4:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:27 AM Berlin Spandau | 10h58 | 8:25 PM Saarbrücken | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2587 · 4127 | On time 9:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h48 | 4:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 2587 · 4127 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h39 | 4:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 942 · ICE 1073 · 29522 | On time 9:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h23 | 5:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 10h28 | 8:25 PM Saarbrücken | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 10:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 10h21 | 8:25 PM Saarbrücken | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 · 4129 | On time 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h38 | 5:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 839 · 4260 · 29524 | On time 11:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h05 | 6:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2589 · 4131 | On time 11:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h48 | 6:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 2589 · 4131 | On time 11:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h38 | 6:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1135 · 29526 | On time 12:12 PM Berlin Spandau | 6h58 | 7:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 · ICE 562 | On time 12:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h46 | 7:17 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 · 4133 | On time 12:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h41 | 7:12 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 931 · 4262 · 29546 | 1:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h05 | 8:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2591 · 4135 | On time 1:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h48 | 8:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 2591 · 4135 | On time 1:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h38 | 8:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 848 · ICE 1187 · 29530 | On time 1:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h23 | 9:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 377 · 4147 | On time 2:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h38 | 9:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 933 · 4264 · 29548 | 3:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h05 | 10:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2593 · ICE 1090 | On time 3:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h49 | 10:16 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Berlin to Saarbrücken run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 360 miles (580 km) distance in 6h 17m.
Distance 360 miles (580 km) |
Average train duration 7h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 17m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Saarbrücken — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Saarbrücken trip today.
The region’s leading art museum, noted for modern and contemporary works and architecture. A top choice for visitors seeking major exhibitions in Saarbrücken.
History and culture museum inside the castle area, with archaeology and city collections. Ideal for understanding Saarbrücken and the wider Saarland region.
Museum dedicated to prehistory and early regional history. Its compact displays make it a useful stop for visitors interested in ancient Saarland cultures.
Lively riverside district with baroque streets, shopping, and nightlife. It is the city’s main area for walking, architecture, and urban atmosphere.
Historic square framed by Ludwigskirche and baroque buildings. One of Saarbrücken’s most elegant public spaces and a classic place for photos and quiet walks.
The city’s central market square, lined with historic façades and public buildings. A practical and scenic base for exploring the old center on foot.
Gefillde are potato dumplings stuffed with seasoned minced meat and often served with bacon cream sauce, a hallmark of Saarland home cooking.
Dibbelabbes is a baked potato dish with leek, onions and cured pork, cooked until crisp. It is one of the most iconic rustic dishes in Saarland.
Schwenker is a marinated pork neck steak grilled over open flame on a swinging grill. It is central to Saarland barbecue culture and local gatherings.
Refined dining venue with modern cuisine, careful presentation and an elegant atmosphere for a higher-end meal in Saarbrücken.
Traditional Saarland restaurant known for regional classics and a cozy historic atmosphere near central Saarbrücken.
Established brewery-style venue serving hearty German and Saarland dishes with house beer in a lively, casual setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are lower than Munich or Frankfurt, while local transit is typical and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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Saarbrücken Hbf -> St. Johanner Markt, Saarbrücken
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Saarbrücken by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Saarbrücken, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Saarbrücken trains use the Berlin Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Saarbrücken-Burbach. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Saarbrücken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Saarbrücken Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Il Giardino, Eiscafe Jesolo, Pizza Hut, Brauhaus zum Stiefel
Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel, Mercure SB City, Europa Hotel Saarbrücken, Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken.
Saarbrücken-Burbach is 1 km from Saarbrücken city centre. Public transport options include:
Saarbrücken-Burbach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Westside, Rolands Eck, Barbarossa Bäckerei, Eiscafe Favretti
Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken-Burbach. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken-Burbach.
Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken-Burbach. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken-Burbach.
Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken-Burbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saarbrücken-Burbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saarbrücken-Burbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken-Burbach.
Dudweiler is 5 km from Saarbrücken city centre. Public transport options include:
Dudweiler has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Dudweiler.
Ticket office support is available at Dudweiler. Information desks are available at Dudweiler.
Luggage storage is available at Dudweiler. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dudweiler: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dudweiler: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dudweiler.
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