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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim Pergamon presentation with the Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main museum is partly closed; one of Museum Island's signature experiences.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
367 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erlangen to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erlangen to Berlin will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 10 trains that leave Erlangen for Berlin on Tue, May 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 367 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 13 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 904
4905 · ICE 1162
4944 · ICE 802
ICE 602
ICE 600
4962 · ICE 804
ICE 602
ICE 600
4944 · ICE 802
ICE 983 · ICE 1604Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 228 miles (367 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Erlangen to Berlin:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Berlin costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $174 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Berlin costing on average $218 (€175).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
You'll arrive about 1h 34m sooner (3h 22m by train vs 4h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $98 (€79) compared to roughly $79 (€63) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Erlangen to Berlin trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 602 | Delayed 6:21 AM 8:19 AMErlangen station | 3h10 | 11:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4905 · ICE 1162 | On time 8:29 AM Erlangen station | 3h18 | 11:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4964 · ICE 802 | On time 8:57 AM Erlangen station | 3h11 | 12:08 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4967 · ICE 1602 | On time 9:03 AM Erlangen station | 3h19 | 12:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 600 | On time 10:19 AM Erlangen station | 3h10 | 1:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4946 · ICE 800 | On time 10:57 AM Erlangen station | 3h08 | 2:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4969 · ICE 1600 | On time 11:03 AM Erlangen station | 3h19 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 508 | On time 12:19 PM Erlangen station | 3h10 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4912 · ICE 1204 | On time 12:28 PM Erlangen station | 3h37 | 4:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4971 · ICE 1508 | On time 1:02 PM Erlangen station | 3h20 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 506 | On time 2:19 PM Erlangen station | 3h10 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4950 · ICE 706 | On time 2:57 PM Erlangen station | 3h08 | 6:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4973 · ICE 1506 | On time 3:03 PM Erlangen station | 3h19 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 504 | On time 4:19 PM Erlangen station | 3h10 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4920 · ICE 90 | On time 4:28 PM Erlangen station | 3h38 | 8:06 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4975 · ICE 1504 | On time 5:03 PM Erlangen station | 3h19 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 502 | On time 6:19 PM Erlangen station | 3h10 | 9:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4954 · ICE 702 | On time 6:57 PM Erlangen station | 3h08 | 10:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4977 · ICE 1502 | On time 7:03 PM Erlangen station | 3h19 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 500 | On time 8:19 PM Erlangen station | 3h10 | 11:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 700 | On time 9:20 PM Erlangen station | 3h15 | 12:35 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 908 · S2 · S8 · 3342 | On time 10:19 PM Erlangen station | 7h59 | 6:18 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
ICE 904 | 1:41 AM Erlangen station | 4h49 | 6:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 604 | On time 5:55 AM Erlangen station | 3h34 | 9:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4941 · ICE 1104 | On time 6:03 AM Erlangen station | 3h20 | 9:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4962 · ICE 804 | On time 6:57 AM Erlangen station | 3h08 | 10:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 983 · ICE 1604 | On time 7:09 AM Erlangen station | 3h13 | 10:22 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Erlangen to Berlin run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 228 miles (367 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 228 miles (367 km) |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 12:22 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Interim Pergamon presentation with the Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main museum is partly closed; one of Museum Island's signature experiences.
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