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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
$99
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
466 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Groningen to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Groningen to Berlin will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Groningen to Berlin without transferring at least 2 times.
37635 · IC 742 · RE RS23 · ICE 147
RE 6142 · IC 17939 · ICE 147
RE 6138 · IC 17935 · 20369 · ICE 1053
RE 6138 · IC 17935 · 20369 · ICE 1053
IC 536 · ICE 147
IC 734 · RE RS23 · ICE 145
IC 726 · RE RS23 · ICE 143
RE 6138 · IC 17935 · 20369 · ICE 1053
RE 6138 · IC 17935 · 20369 · ICE 1053
37627 · IC 734 · RE RS23 · ICE 145Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen 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 train which can get you there in 5h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 289 miles (466 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$153 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Berlin:
A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Berlin costing on average $153 (€123).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (5h 48m by train vs 5h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $153 (€123) compared to roughly $131 (€106) 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.
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 Groningen to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 520 · ICE 143 | On time 6:18 AM Groningen station | 7h33 | 1:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 6126 · IC 17923 · ICE 143 | On time 7:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 6h16 | 1:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37619 · IC 726 · RE RS23 · ICE 143 | On time 7:40 AM Groningen Europapark | 6h11 | 1:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 726 · RE RS23 · ICE 143 | On time 7:48 AM Groningen station | 6h03 | 1:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 528 · ICE 145 | On time 8:18 AM Groningen station | 7h33 | 3:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 6134 · IC 17931 · ICE 145 | On time 9:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 6h16 | 3:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37627 · IC 734 · RE RS23 · ICE 145 | On time 9:40 AM Groningen Europapark | 6h11 | 3:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 734 · RE RS23 · ICE 145 | On time 9:48 AM Groningen station | 6h03 | 3:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 536 · ICE 147 | 10:18 AM Groningen station | 7h33 | 5:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 6138 · IC 17935 · 20369 · ICE 1053 | On time 10:32 AM Groningen station | 6h11 | 4:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE 6138 · IC 17935 · 20369 · ICE 1053 | On time 10:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 6h08 | 4:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE 6142 · IC 17939 · ICE 147 | 11:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 6h16 | 5:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37635 · IC 742 · RE RS23 · ICE 147 | 11:40 AM Groningen Europapark | 6h11 | 5:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Groningen to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 289 miles (466 km) distance in 5h 51m.
Distance 289 miles (466 km) |
Average train duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 51m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Best time to book 5 days |
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