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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring immersive displays and ancient art on Museum Island.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
4 h 21 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
474 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin Hbf will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 29 trains that leave Düsseldorf Hbf for Berlin Hbf on Fri, Jun 19, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 474 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 21 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 22 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.
ICE 1541
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
26839 · Bus RB69 · Bus EV · ICE 851
ICE 541
ICE 543
ICE 549
ICE 845
ICE 645Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin Hbf:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average $67 (€55).
A bus is $210 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average $252 (€206).
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
The journey is about 1h 38m faster (4h 47m by train vs 6h 25m by car) and roughly $29 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($67 (€55) vs $96 (€79)). 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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 845 | On time 7:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 12:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2206 · ICE 1545 · S3 | On time 8:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h43 | 12:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 545 | On time 8:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 1:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 847 | On time 9:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 2:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2204 · ICE 1547 · S3 | On time 10:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h43 | 2:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 547 | On time 10:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 3:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 849 | On time 11:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 4:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1053 · S3 | On time 12:06 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h49 | 4:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 5:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 549 | On time 12:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 5:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 941 | On time 1:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 6:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1549 · S15 | On time 2:17 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 6:59 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 641 | On time 2:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h24 | 7:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 943 | On time 3:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h23 | 8:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1055 · S15 | On time 4:06 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h53 | 8:59 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 9:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 643 | On time 4:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 9:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 945 | On time 5:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h23 | 10:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 645 | On time 6:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 11:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 947 | On time 7:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h31 | 12:21 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 205 · IC 60409 | On time 8:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 10h55 | 7:22 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 205 · ICE 1021 · ICE 904 | On time 8:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 10h03 | 6:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 514 · RJ 387 | On time 8:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 10h50 | 7:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26835 · IC 2349 · ICE 1272 · S3 | 9:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h43 | 7:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 617 · ICE 1272 · S3 | On time 9:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h38 | 7:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 526 · Bus RE6 · Bus EV+ 95847 | On time 10:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h35 | 8:13 AM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 60403 · ICE 698 · ICE 806 | On time 11:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h09 | 8:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 619 · ICE 698 | On time 11:28 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h10 | 8:38 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 619 · S6 · IC 60470 · ICE 851 | On time 11:28 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h45 | 8:13 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 619 · ICE 698 · ICE 806 | On time 11:28 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h02 | 8:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
ICE 541 | On time 4:49 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h21 | 9:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 843 | On time 5:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 10:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1543 · S3 | On time 6:13 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 10:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 543 | On time 6:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 11:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
10207 · ICE 141 | On time 7:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h39 | 11:45 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:38, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 294 miles (474 km) distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 294 miles (474 km) |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 6:38 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
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Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring immersive displays and ancient art on Museum Island.
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Berlin's leading contemporary art museum, known for large-scale installations and internationally important postwar collections.
UNESCO-listed ensemble of world-class museums and monumental architecture at the historic heart of Berlin.
Berlin's grand historic boulevard lined with landmarks, embassies, and cultural institutions leading to Brandenburg Gate.
Former airport turned huge public park, popular for sunsets, skating, cycling, and social-media-friendly open runway views.
Berlin’s iconic sliced sausage with curried ketchup, usually served with fries. It is one of the city’s most famous quick bites.
A traditional Berlin jam-filled doughnut, especially popular during Carnival and New Year, but eaten year-round across the city.
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Established restaurant near Berlin Hauptbahnhof known for refined German and Central European cooking in an elegant historic setting.
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Reliable casual venue close to the station, known for burgers, salads, and a lively modern atmosphere suitable for a quick meal.
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