The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin 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 will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 31 trains that leave Düsseldorf Hbf for Berlin on Thu, May 07, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 477 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 26 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.
FlixTrain4:38 PM4h56Düsseldorf Hbf9:34 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$541One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain4:38 PM4h44Düsseldorf Hbf9:22 PMBerlin Hbf$541One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain12:38 PM4h32Düsseldorf Hbf5:10 PMBerlin Spandau$541One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain12:38 PM4h59Düsseldorf Hbf5:37 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$541One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain12:38 PM4h42Düsseldorf Hbf5:20 PMBerlin Hbf$541One-way0 transfers
ICE 9411:50 PM4h26Düsseldorf Hbf6:16 PMBerlin Hbf$1581One-way0 transfers
ICE 8479:50 AM4h26Düsseldorf Hbf2:16 PMBerlin Hbf$1581One-way0 transfers
ICE 9433:50 PM4h26Düsseldorf Hbf8:16 PMBerlin Hbf$1581One-way0 transfers
ICE 84911:50 AM4h26Düsseldorf Hbf4:16 PMBerlin Hbf$1581One-way0 transfers
ICE 8457:50 AM4h26Düsseldorf Hbf12:16 PMBerlin Hbf$1761One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin costing on average $44 (€35).
A bus is $183 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin costing on average $221 (€176).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
The journey is about 51m faster (4h 46m by train vs 5h 37m by car) and roughly $55 (€44) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($44 (€35) vs $99 (€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.
Live departures
Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 541 | On time 4:49 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h27 | 9:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 843 | On time 5:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 10:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1543 | On time 6:13 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h29 | 10:42 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 543 | On time 6:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 11:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 845 | On time 7:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 12:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h53 | 1:31 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h32 | 1:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 545 | On time 8:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 1:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 847 | On time 9:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 547 | On time 10:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 3:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 849 | On time 11:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 4:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1053 | On time 12:06 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h37 | 4:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h32 | 5:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h59 | 5:37 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 5:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 549 | On time 12:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 5:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 941 | On time 1:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 6:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1549 | On time 2:17 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h34 | 6:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 641 | On time 2:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 7:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 943 | On time 3:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 8:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1055 | On time 4:06 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h45 | 8:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h56 | 9:34 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h44 | 9:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h32 | 9:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 643 | On time 4:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h30 | 9:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 945 | On time 5:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h29 | 10:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 645 | On time 6:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h29 | 11:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 947 | On time 7:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h36 | 12:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26839 · ICE 1541 | On time 11:31 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h04 | 5:35 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 619 · ICE 698 | On time 11:41 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h25 | 8:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin
Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average train duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Düsseldorf Hbf and Berlin from $12 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
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