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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
$67
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Berlin will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 30 trains that leave Dortmund for Berlin on Mon, Jul 20, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 20 the direct trains cover the 422 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Mon, Jul 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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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ICE 945
ICE 547
ICE 945
ICE 943
ICE 241
ICE 143
ICE 643Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Dortmund to Berlin:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Berlin costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $212 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Berlin costing on average $254 (€209).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
The journey is about 2h 48m faster (2h 56m by train vs 5h 44m by car) and roughly $26 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($63 (€52) 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 to Berlin trains for today, Sunday, July 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1541 | Delayed 10:46 PM 12:46 AMDortmund Hbf | 5h11 | 3:33 AM 3:33 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 610 · ICE 149 | Delayed 2:13 PM 3:25 PMDortmund Hbf | 4h35 | 8:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 641 | Delayed 1:48 PM 3:47 PMDortmund Hbf | 3h46 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 943 | On time 4:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3h54 | 8:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h14 | 9:46 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h01 | 9:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 643 | On time 5:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3h32 | 9:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 945 | On time 6:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h03 | 10:50 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 645 | On time 7:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3h54 | 11:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 947 | On time 8:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h02 | 12:49 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 541 | On time 5:44 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h35 | 9:19 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 843 | On time 6:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h53 | 10:39 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 543 | On time 7:48 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h46 | 11:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 141 | On time 8:18 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h33 | 11:51 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 845 | On time 8:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h53 | 12:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h24 | 1:56 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h13 | 1:45 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h59 | 1:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 545 | On time 9:47 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h33 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 143 | On time 10:17 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h28 | 1:45 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 | |
ICE 145 | On time 12:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3h46 | 4:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 849 | On time 12:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h02 | 4:49 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h12 | 5:44 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h32 | 6:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3h59 | 5:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 549 | On time 1:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3h33 | 5:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 147 | On time 2:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3h45 | 6:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 941 | On time 2:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3h51 | 6:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Dortmund to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (422 km) distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 262 miles (422 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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