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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
$35
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bielefeld to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bielefeld to Berlin will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 32 trains that leave Bielefeld for Berlin on Thu, Jun 04, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 336 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 2 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.
52295 · ICE 649+
95771
Bus EV · ICE 851+
95821
ICE 947
ICE 645
ICE 945
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
ICE 1543
FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $239 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg 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 Bielefeld to Berlin:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Berlin costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $199 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Berlin costing on average $239 (€193).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
The journey is about 1h 30m faster (3h 15m by train vs 4h 45m by car) and roughly $13 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($60 (€48) vs $73 (€59)). 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, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Bielefeld to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus EV · ICE 1541 | Delayed 12:31 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 5h35 | 3:35 AM 3:35 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
52295+ 95771+ ICE 649 | On time 2:00 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 5h52 | 7:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV+ 95821+ ICE 851 | On time 3:27 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 4h50 | 8:17 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 541 | On time 6:36 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h40 | 9:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 843 | On time 7:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h38 | 10:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1543 | On time 8:05 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h37 | 10:42 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 543 | On time 8:36 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h40 | 11:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 545 | On time 10:34 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h42 | 1:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:40 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h40 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:40 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h51 | 1:31 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:40 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h30 | 1:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 847 | On time 11:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h38 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1547 | On time 12:05 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h38 | 2:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 547 | On time 12:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h40 | 3:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2049 · ICE 849 | On time 1:20 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h56 | 4:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
52281+ 95781+ ICE 1053 | On time 1:24 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h19 | 4:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 549 | On time 2:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h40 | 5:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 5:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h38 | 5:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h55 | 5:37 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2047 · ICE 941 | On time 3:20 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h56 | 6:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1549 | On time 4:05 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h46 | 6:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 641 | On time 4:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h40 | 7:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2045 · ICE 943 | On time 5:20 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h56 | 8:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
52285+ 95785+ ICE 1055 | On time 5:24 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h27 | 8:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 643 | On time 6:34 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h44 | 9:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 6:40 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h42 | 9:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 6:40 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h54 | 9:34 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 6:40 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h30 | 9:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 945 | On time 7:38 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h41 | 10:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 645 | On time 8:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h41 | 11:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 947 | On time 9:38 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h48 | 12:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bielefeld to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (336 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 208 miles (336 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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