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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
$87
Average price
$176
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Trains per day
25
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 $176 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
It's difficult to get from Esbjerg to Berlin without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 52317 · ECE 1191 · ICE 1905
R 5898 · IC 52317 · ECE 1191 · ICE 1905
R 5154 · 11029 · ICE 1703+
5709
IC 52317 · IC 5753 · 11163 · ICE 1905
R 5898 · IC 52317 · IC 5753 · 11163
IC 818 · RJ 1171 · ICE 601
IC 2329 · RJ 385 · ICE 603
IC 2333 · IC 5757 · 11171 · RJ 385
R 5021 · 11017 · ICE 1907+
5703
R 5027 · IC 2329 · RJ 385 · ICE 603Omio 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 $68. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 285 miles (460 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m 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 $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esbjerg to Berlin costing on average $116 (€94).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
The journey is about 24m faster (5h 53m by train vs 6h 17m by car) and roughly $8 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($116 (€94) vs $124 (€100)). 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, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 52317 · IC 5753 · 11163 · ICE 1905 | On time 6:01 AM Esbjerg | 7h33 | 1:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 52317 · ECE 1191 · ICE 1905 | On time 6:01 AM Esbjerg | 7h33 | 1:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5015 · IC 2321 · RJ 1171 · ICE 601 | On time 6:55 AM Jerne Station | 7h26 | 2:21 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 818 · RJ 1171 · ICE 601 | On time 7:31 AM Esbjerg | 6h50 | 2:21 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5216 · 11017 · ICE 1907+ 5703 | 7:51 AM Spangsbjerg st | 7h43 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5021 · 11017 · ICE 1907+ 5703 | 8:07 AM Esbjerg | 7h27 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5021 · 11017 · ICE 1907+ 5703 | 8:10 AM Jerne Station | 7h24 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5224 · IC 2329 · RJ 385 | On time 8:33 AM Spangsbjerg st | 8h51 | 5:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5224 · IC 2329 · RJ 385 · ICE 603 | On time 8:33 AM Spangsbjerg st | 7h47 | 4:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5027 · IC 2329 · RJ 385 · ICE 603 | On time 8:55 AM Jerne Station | 7h25 | 4:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5027 · IC 2329 · RJ 385 | On time 8:55 AM Jerne Station | 8h29 | 5:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5018 · IC 2333 · IC 5757 · 11171 | On time 8:58 AM Jerne Station | 8h26 | 5:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 2329 · RJ 385 · ICE 603 | On time 9:03 AM Esbjerg | 7h17 | 4:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2329 · RJ 385 | On time 9:03 AM Esbjerg | 8h21 | 5:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 5830 · IC 2333 · IC 5757 · 11171 | On time 9:51 AM Spangsbjerg st | 7h33 | 5:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5830 · 11023 · ICE 605+ 5705 | 9:51 AM Spangsbjerg st | 8h30 | 6:21 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2333 · IC 5757 · 11171 · RJ 385 | On time 10:03 AM Esbjerg | 7h21 | 5:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5033 · 11023 · ICE 605+ 5705 | 10:07 AM Esbjerg | 8h14 | 6:21 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5033 · 11023 · ICE 605+ 5705 | 10:10 AM Jerne Station | 8h11 | 6:21 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5030 · R 2341 · IC 5759 · 11175 | On time 10:58 AM Jerne Station | 8h36 | 7:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 5142 · R 2341 · IC 5759 · 11175 | On time 11:51 AM Spangsbjerg st | 7h43 | 7:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 2341 · IC 5759 · 11175 · ICE 1701 | On time 12:04 PM Esbjerg | 7h30 | 7:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5154 · 11029 · ICE 1703+ 81885 | 1:51 PM Spangsbjerg st | 7h34 | 9:25 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Esbjerg to Berlin run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) 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 51m.
Distance 285 miles (460 km) |
Average train duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 6h 51m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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