- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonn to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonn to Berlin will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Bonn to Berlin without transferring at least once.
25402 · ICE 541
25406 · ICE 853
28524 · ICE 653
28520 · ICE 651
28518 · ICE 951
28508 · ICE 555
28516 · ICE 559
28512 · ICE 557
28504 · ICE 553
28524 · ICE 653Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn 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 1h 23m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 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 Bonn to Berlin:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Berlin costing on average $80 (€66).
A bus is $173 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Berlin costing on average $223 (€184).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
The journey is about 1h 5m faster (5h 51m by train vs 6h 56m by car) and roughly $29 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($80 (€66) vs $109 (€90)). 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, 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 Bonn to Berlin trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60403 · ICE 698 | Delayed 10:15 PM 12:15 AMBonn Hbf | 7h51 | 6:06 AM 6:06 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60402 · ICE 553 | Delayed 3:23 AM 5:23 AMBonn Hbf | 5h46 | 9:50 AM 9:50 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28510 · ICE 857 | On time 9:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h37 | 2:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
33602 · 17412 · ICE 547 | On time 9:33 AM Bonn Hbf | 6h01 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
28514 · ICE 859 | On time 11:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h35 | 4:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
33606 · 17416 · ICE 549 | On time 11:33 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h47 | 5:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
28518 · ICE 951 | On time 1:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h34 | 6:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
33610 · 17420 · ICE 641 | On time 1:33 PM Bonn Hbf | 6h00 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 926 · ICE 641 | Delayed 1:44 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h28 | 5:33 PM 5:33 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 926 · ICE 641 | On time 1:44 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h49 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28522 · ICE 953 | Delayed 3:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h09 | 6:41 PM 6:41 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28522 · ICE 953 | On time 3:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h37 | 8:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 228 · ICE 643 | On time 3:44 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h35 | 9:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28524 · ICE 653 | Delayed 4:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 4h51 | 7:16 PM 7:16 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28526 · ICE 955 | Delayed 5:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h08 | 8:51 PM 8:51 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28526 · ICE 955 | On time 5:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h47 | 10:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 28 · ICE 645 | On time 5:44 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h58 | 11:42 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2041 · ICE 947 | On time 6:44 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h33 | 12:17 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1021 · ICE 904 | On time 8:14 PM Bonn Hbf | 10h16 | 6:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2542 · ICE 1272 | On time 9:15 PM Bonn Hbf | 9h09 | 6:24 AM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
STR 66 · ICE 319 · ICE 1272 | On time 9:55 PM Bonn Hbf | 8h29 | 6:24 AM Berlin Spandau | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
25402 · ICE 541 | On time 2:33 AM Bonn Hbf | 6h47 | 9:20 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
25406 · ICE 853 | On time 4:33 AM Bonn Hbf | 6h09 | 10:42 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28504 · ICE 553 | On time 6:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 4h51 | 10:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bonn to Berlin run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 297 miles (479 km) distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
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