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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
$76
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
5 h 58 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
583 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berlin will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
It's difficult to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berlin without transferring at least once.
5418 · ICE 1002
5416 · ICE 1504
59458 · ICE 1506
5414 · ICE 1004
5414 · ICE 504
59450 · ICE 624 · ICE 706
59458 · ICE 1506
5416 · ICE 1504
5414 · ICE 1004
5418 · ICE 1002Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 362 miles (583 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berlin:
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berlin costing on average $150 (€120).
A bus is $138 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berlin costing on average $192 (€155).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 9h 6m.
You'll arrive about 1h 31m sooner (5h 56m by train vs 7h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $150 (€120) compared to roughly $125 (€101) 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.
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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59470 · ICE 1600 | On time 8:05 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h17 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
59470 · ICE 722 · ICE 800 | On time 8:05 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h00 | 2:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
59472 · ICE 1008 | On time 9:05 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h18 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
59472 · ICE 508 | On time 9:05 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h24 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
5408 · ICE 1508 | On time 10:05 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h17 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
5410 · ICE 506 | On time 11:07 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h22 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
5410 · ICE 1006 | On time 11:07 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h16 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
59474 · ICE 1506 | On time 12:07 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h15 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
5414 · ICE 1004 | On time 1:07 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h16 | 7:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
5414 · ICE 504 | On time 1:07 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h22 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
5416 · ICE 1504 | On time 2:07 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h15 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
5418 · ICE 1002 | On time 3:07 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h16 | 9:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
5418 · ICE 502 | On time 3:07 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h22 | 9:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
59476 · ICE 1502 | On time 4:07 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 6h15 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berlin run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 362 miles (583 km) distance in 5h 58m.
Distance 362 miles (583 km) |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 58m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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