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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
$32
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Berlin will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 17 trains that leave Dresden for Berlin on Thu, May 28, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
IC 2274
IC 2174
IC 2176
IC 2178
IC 2172
IC 2274
IC 2174
IC 2178
IC 2172
IC 2176Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Dresden to Berlin:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Berlin costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 14m.
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 14m by train vs 2h 27m by car) and roughly $2 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $36 (€29)). 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, Alibus, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, 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 Dresden to Berlin trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 178 | Delayed 9:33 AM 10:53 AMDresden Hbf | 1h37 | 11:09 AM 11:09 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2178 | On time 11:35 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h32 | 1:07 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 382 | On time 12:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 1h36 | 2:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2176 | On time 1:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 1h33 | 3:08 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 176 | On time 2:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 1h35 | 4:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2174 | On time 3:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 1h32 | 5:07 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 174 | Delayed 3:18 PM 4:53 PMDresden Hbf | 1h36 | 4:53 PM 4:53 PMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2172 | On time 5:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 1h33 | 7:08 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 386 | On time 6:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 1h35 | 8:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2448 · ICE 1502 | On time 7:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 3h00 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 250 | On time 8:33 PM Dresden Hbf | 2h14 | 10:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
16534 · ICE 592 | On time 9:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 3h18 | 12:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
16538 · Bus SEV · 96538 · 16104 | On time 11:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 7h29 | 6:41 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 4 transfers | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
IC 2274 | On time 5:35 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h32 | 7:07 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 870 | On time 6:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h35 | 8:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · IC 2272 | On time 7:30 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h37 | 9:07 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 384 | On time 8:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h36 | 10:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · IC 2270 | On time 9:30 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h37 | 11:07 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Dresden to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€1) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€1) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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