Duisburg to Berlin train
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Train schedule from Duisburg to Berlin
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Fastest train times from Duisburg to Berlin
Fastest Journey
3 h 59 m
Average
4 h 33 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
471 km
Of the 33 trains that leave Duisburg for Berlin every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Duisburg to Berlin
 | Distance | 291 miles (470 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 1 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $43 (€42) |
 | Train frequency | 17 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 17 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn with connection, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Duisburg to Berlin cover the 291 miles (470 km) long route taking on average 4 h 1 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 17 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $17 (€17), but the average price of train tickets is $43 (€42). Travelers depart most frequently from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Duisburg to Berlin trains
Buy your official Deutsche Bahn train tickets from Duisburg to Berlin from $17 (€17) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Duisburg and Berlin. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Deutsche Bahn from Duisburg to Berlin train information:
- Average Duration: 4 h 12 min
- Average Price: $17
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 15 a day
Trains from Duisburg to Berlin. Travel summary
Deutsche Bahn's long-distance and local trains, City Night Line and €bahn bring travelers from Duisburg to Berlin in one travel time between about 4 and about 9 hours. The first train leaves shortly before 3 and the last after 23.30. The route is as popular and often used by business travelers as it is by city holidaymakers, who especially want to visit the numerous attractions the German capital has to offer.
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Berlin is not only the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany as well as the seat of government of the Federal Government, but also an extremely popular destination for city travelers every year. The Bundestag, the Brandenburg Gate, numerous well-known musicals and the Aquadome are just a few of the special attractions that the capital city has to offer its locals and tourists. The Legoland Discovery Center and Berlin Zoo are among the most popular excursion destinations for families with children. Famous and popular is also the largest New Year's Eve party held at the Brandenburg Gate.
Trains from Duisburg
The Duisburg main train station is the starting point for a train journey to Berlin. The fast ICE trains usually depart from platforms 12 or 13. Furthermore, you can start the journey with an Intercity or a regional express. Only Duisburg-Berlin is seldom necessary to change trains on this route.
The Duisburg main train station is of great importance only with regard to regional and long-distance traffic. Duisburg Central Station plays only a minor role in local traffic because of its originally different designation. The journey with the S-Bahn lines S1 and S2 is possible.
By train to Berlin
If you book the trip with the ICE from Duisburg to Berlin, there are the following stopovers. Essen, Bochum, Dortmund, Hamm, Bielefeld and Hanover. In Berlin, the first station to be reached is Spandau before continuing on to the main station and Ostbahnhof. Some IC trains stop in the capital on a slightly different route and stop at the Hauptbahnhof on the lower level (Berlin Hauptbahnhof/tief).
Because of its well-developed connection to the S and underground lines of the city as well as to the regional traffic by the RE and RB trains of the train, the central station of Berlin also plays an important role in the public transport. The S-Bahn lines S5, S7 and S75, the underground line U55 and the bus lines 120, 123, 142, 147, 245, TXL, M41, M85 as well as N20 and N40 take passengers quickly to the main station.
Train tickets from Duisburg to Berlin: when to book to save $
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
- Buying your train ticket from Duisburg - Berlin 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 40% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Duisburg - Berlin with 2 months in advance you save up to about 33% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 56%.
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Travel Tips: Trains from Duisburg to Berlin
When taking the train from Duisburg to Berlin, you can choose to depart from train stations like Duisburg Hbf, Duisburg-Buchholz and Duisburg-Meiderich Süd. Your journey can end in train stations such as Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Duisburg Hbf and travel around 1 mile (1.6 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Berlin Hbf and need to travel approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the train station to the city center in Berlin.
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