The cheapest trains from Düsseldorf to Berlin
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Berlin will cost around $ 49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 22.
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The fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Berlin
Fastest Journey
4 h 18 m
Average
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
478 km
Of the 29 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Berlin every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 478 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 27 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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Train Information between Düsseldorf and Berlin
 | Distance | 296 miles (477 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 18 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $30 (€24) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Düsseldorf to Berlin cover the 296 miles (477 km) long route taking on average 4 h 18 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $22 (€18), but the average price of train tickets is $30 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
Train companies
Deutsche Bahn between Düsseldorf and Berlin
Travel between Düsseldorf and Berlin from $22 (€18) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Düsseldorf to Berlin train.
Düsseldorf to Berlin train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 5 h 5 min
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 8 a day
These are Deutsche Bahn's ticket policies for COVID-19 for the train between Düsseldorf and Berlin:
- Normal conditions apply
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Trains from Dusseldorf to Berlin
Trains in Germany are an efficient way to travel between cities, with Deutsche Bahn offering domestic and international train routes. High-speed trains from Dusseldorf to Berlin are quick and efficient, allowing anyone to visit the German capital with ease. Deutsche Bahn operates a daily service, with departures every hour. The earliest trains from Dusseldorf to Berlin depart at 2:36 a.m. and the last train of the day leaves Dusseldorf at 11:27 p.m. Direct journeys take between 4½ and 6 hours. There are over 20 trains traveling from Dusseldorf to Berlin every day. Most Dusseldorf to Berlin trains are direct; however, occasional routes do require transfers in either Duisburg, Wolfsburg, Hamburg, or Hannover. All Dusseldorf to Berlin trains are operated by Deutsche Bahn, depart from Dusseldorf Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
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Dusseldorf to Berlin Train Cost
Average prices for Deutsche Bahn trains from Dusseldorf to Berlin when you book in advance
Booking Period | Average Price |
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Same Day | €102 |
1 Day in Advance | €95 |
1 Week in Advance | €67 |
2 Weeks in Advance | €56 |
1 Month in Advance | €56 |
3 Months in Advance | €56 |
Dusseldorf to Berlin Trains: General Information
Travelers can usually offset some of the cost of Dusseldorf to Berlin train tickets by planning ahead and checking the prices before booking.
All Dusseldorf to Berlin trains are run by Deutsche Bahn.- Most Dusseldorf to Berlin trains are direct; however, some journeys require a transfer in Duisburg, Wolfsburg, Hamburg, or Hannover. All trains depart from Dusseldorf Hauptbahnhof train station and arrive at Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
- The Dusseldorf to Berlin train journey takes as little as 4 hours and 31 minutes to arrive in Berlin.
- Most travelers book their Dusseldorf to Berlin train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Dusseldorf to Berlin trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- Dusseldorf to Berlin train tickets are 7% cheaper on average when purchased a day ahead of time rather than buying a ticket at the train station.
- Dusseldorf to Berlin trains are 34% cheaper on average when booked 1 week ahead of time rather than the day you intend on traveling.
- Dusseldorf to Berlin trains are 45% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Train tickets from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf - Berlin 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 30% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Düsseldorf - Berlin with 2 months in advance you save up to about 73% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 100%.
- On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.
Travel Tips
When departing from Düsseldorf, you have various train station options to start your route from including Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal and Düsseldorf-Benrath. When arriving in Berlin, you can end your trip in train stations like Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz.
Omio customers book a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin Hbf most frequently for this route.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Düsseldorf Hbf, is located 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center of Düsseldorf.
The most popular arrival train station, Berlin Hbf, is located 1 mile (s) / 2 km away from the city center of Berlin.
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