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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
8 h 56 m
Average duration
9 h 29 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
779 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fribourg to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fribourg to Berlin will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Fribourg to Berlin without transferring at least once.
IR 2515 · IC 10966 · ICE 370
IR 2511 · ICE 372
IC 711 · ICE 370
IR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 9591
IR 2511 · ICE 372
IR 2515 · IC 10966 · ICE 370
IR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 9591
IC 711 · ICE 370Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fribourg to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 484 miles (779 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$161 Average price | $163 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $264 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fribourg to Berlin:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fribourg to Berlin costing on average $161 (€130).
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fribourg to Berlin costing on average $163 (€132).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 13h 19m.
The journey is about 1h 28m faster (9h 16m by train vs 10h 44m by car) and roughly $103 (€83) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($161 (€130) vs $264 (€213)). 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 Fribourg to Berlin trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 2511 · ICE 372 | On time 8:33 AM Fribourg | 8h56 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 903 · IC 612 · ICE 108 · ICE 9591 | On time 9:03 AM Fribourg | 10h01 | 7:04 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 903 · ICE 370 | On time 9:03 AM Fribourg | 10h26 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 713 · EC 30060 · ICE 370 | On time 10:03 AM Fribourg | 9h26 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2517 · ICE 106 · 4572 · ICE 834 | On time 11:33 AM Fribourg | 9h21 | 8:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers |
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Trains from Fribourg to Berlin run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€55) but you can travel from only $54 (€43) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 484 miles (779 km) distance in 8h 49m.
Distance 484 miles (779 km) |
Average train duration 9h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€55) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 49m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
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