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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
$61
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
8 h 33 m
Average duration
8 h 41 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
686 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Berlin will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
It's difficult to get from Ghent to Berlin without transferring at least 3 times.
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IC 2804 · ICE 11 · ICE 1547
IC 2804 · ICE 11 · 26411 · ICE 847
IC 2806 · ICE 13 · 26415 · ICE 849
IC 2804 · ICE 11 · 26411 · ICE 847
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 26419 · ICE 941
IC 727 · EC 9215 · IC 1127 · IC 3525
IC 505 · 18921 · 26413 · ICE 547Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $116.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$171 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $326 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.1kg 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 Ghent to Berlin:
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Berlin costing on average $171 (€138).
A bus is $257 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Berlin costing on average $326 (€263).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around $171 (€138) compared to roughly $157 (€127) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.78 (€-11.13). The journey takes 9h 45m versus 8h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:45 AM Gent, Ghent | 13h52 | 5:37 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:45 AM Gent, Ghent | 13h25 | 5:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:45 AM Gent, Ghent | 13h35 | 5:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2804 · ICE 11 · 26411 · ICE 847 | On time 5:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 8h35 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2804 · ICE 11 · ICE 1547 | On time 5:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 9h02 | 2:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 505 · 18921 · 26413 · ICE 547 | On time 6:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 8h51 | 3:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 727 · EC 9215 · IC 1127 · IC 3525 | On time 6:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 8h49 | 3:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 6 transfers | |
IC 2806 · ICE 13 · ICE 1053 | On time 7:43 AM Ghent St Pieters | 9h00 | 4:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2806 · ICE 13 · 26415 · ICE 849 | On time 7:43 AM Ghent St Pieters | 8h33 | 4:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 1549 | On time 9:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 9h10 | 6:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 26419 · ICE 941 | On time 9:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 8h35 | 6:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Ghent to Berlin run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 426 miles (686 km) distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 426 miles (686 km) |
Average train duration 9h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 35m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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