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Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price
€105
Average price
€120
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 11 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
460 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Esbjerg to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Esbjerg to Berlin will cost around €120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €105.
It's difficult to get from Esbjerg to Berlin without transferring at least 3 times.
R 5037 · 11023 · S1 · ICE 605
R 5025 · 11019 · S1 · ICE 603
R 5218 · 11019 · S1 · ICE 603
R 5037 · 11023 · S1 · ICE 605
R 5228 · 11023 · S1 · ICE 605
IC 826 · ECE 2603 · S1 · ICE 2593
R 5020 · IC 826 · ECE 2603 · S1
IC 2329 · ECE 393 · S1 · ICE 2593
IC 2337 · RJ 13465 · S3 · ICE 2595
R 5025 · IC 2329 · ECE 393 · S1Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esbjerg to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 285 miles (460 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€79 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Esbjerg to Berlin:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esbjerg to Berlin costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
The journey is about 26m faster (5h 51m by train vs 6h 17m by car) and roughly €23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€79 vs €102). 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.
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 Esbjerg to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 5019 · R 2325 · IC 5755 · 11167 | On time 7:57 AM Jerne Station | 7h25 | 3:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 5 transfers | |
R 2325 · IC 5755 · 11167 · S3 | On time 8:04 AM Esbjerg | 7h18 | 3:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5218 · 11019 · S1 · ICE 603 | 8:33 AM Spangsbjerg st | 7h49 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5120 · IC 2329 · ECE 2603 · S1 | On time 8:54 AM Spangsbjerg st | 6h28 | 3:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5120 · IC 2329 · ECE 393 · S1 | On time 8:54 AM Spangsbjerg st | 6h28 | 3:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5025 · 11019 · S1 · ICE 603 | 8:54 AM Esbjerg | 7h28 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5025 · IC 2329 · ECE 393 · S1 | On time 8:57 AM Jerne Station | 6h25 | 3:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5025 · 11019 · S1 · ICE 603 | 8:57 AM Jerne Station | 7h25 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 2329 · ECE 393 · S1 · ICE 2593 | On time 9:03 AM Esbjerg | 6h19 | 3:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5020 · IC 826 · ECE 2603 · S1 | On time 9:20 AM Jerne Station | 6h02 | 3:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 826 · ECE 2603 · S1 · ICE 2593 | On time 9:32 AM Esbjerg | 5h50 | 3:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5126 · IC 2333 · IC 5757 · 11171 | On time 9:54 AM Spangsbjerg st | 7h29 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 5 transfers | |
R 5031 · IC 2333 · IC 5757 · 11171 | On time 9:57 AM Jerne Station | 7h26 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 5 transfers | |
IC 2333 · IC 5757 · 11171 · ICE 773 | On time 10:03 AM Esbjerg | 7h20 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5228 · 11023 · S1 · ICE 605 | 10:33 AM Spangsbjerg st | 7h49 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5132 · IC 2337 · RJ 13465 · S3 | On time 10:54 AM Spangsbjerg st | 6h29 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5037 · 11023 · S1 · ICE 605 | 10:54 AM Esbjerg | 7h28 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5037 · IC 2337 · RJ 13465 · S3 | On time 10:57 AM Jerne Station | 6h26 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5037 · 11023 · S1 · ICE 605 | 10:57 AM Jerne Station | 7h25 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 2337 · RJ 13465 · S3 · ICE 2595 | On time 11:03 AM Esbjerg | 6h20 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Esbjerg to Berlin run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 285 miles (460 km) distance in 6h 18m.
Distance 285 miles (460 km) |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 6h 18m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Esbjerg 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.

Most Esbjerg to Berlin trains use the Esbjerg to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Use this guide to compare Esbjerg and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Esbjerg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Dronning Louise, Bones Esbjerg
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Esbjerg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Esbjerg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Esbjerg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Esbjerg: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Esbjerg: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Britannia, Hotel Ansgar, Cabinn Esbjerg.
Jerne is 2 km from Esbjerg city centre. Public transport options include:
Jerne has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Jerne.
Available at Jerne: Taxis.
Available at Jerne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jerne.
Spangsbjerg st is 2 km from Esbjerg city centre. Public transport options include:
Spangsbjerg st has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Spangsbjerg st.
Accessibility facilities are available at Spangsbjerg st.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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