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Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.







Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
3h 50m
Average duration
4h 7m
Trains per day
7
Distance
408 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund Hbf to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund Hbf to Berlin:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund Hbf to Berlin costing on average $54 (€45).
A bus is $184 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund Hbf to Berlin costing on average $222 (€182).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
The journey is about 1h 57m faster (3h 51m by train vs 5h 48m by car) and roughly $35 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 (€45) vs $89 (€73)). 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 Dortmund Hbf to Berlin trains for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 849 | Delayed 10:57 AM 12:47 PMDortmund Hbf | 4h02 | 4:49 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h14 | 5:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3h59 | 5:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h25 | 5:57 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3h50 | 9:22 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h14 | 9:46 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h02 | 9:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
ICE 845 | Delayed 8:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h36 | 10:39 AM 10:39 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h24 | 1:56 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h59 | 1:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h13 | 1:45 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 545 | On time 9:47 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h33 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 847 | On time 10:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h55 | 2:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 547 | On time 11:47 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h47 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Dortmund Hbf to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:32, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (422 km) distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 262 miles (422 km) |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 7:32 AM |
Last train 7:47 PM |
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Berlin Hbf -> Alexanderplatz, Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund Hbf to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dortmund Hbf to Berlin trains use the Dortmund Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Dortmund Hbf and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dortmund 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: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
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 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.
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.
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