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Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Halle to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halle to Berlin will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 25 trains that leave Halle for Berlin on Wed, Jul 15, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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ICE 1604Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halle to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Halle to Berlin:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halle to Berlin costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
The journey is about 1h 5m faster (1h 15m by train vs 2h 20m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 (€21) vs $32 (€26)). 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Halle to Berlin trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 698 | Delayed 4:44 AM 6:44 AMHalle(Saale) Hbf | 1h22 | 6:06 AM 6:06 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:46 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h43 | 4:29 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:46 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h14 | 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:46 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h07 | 3:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:46 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h07 | 5:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:46 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h43 | 6:29 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:46 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h14 | 6:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1502 | On time 9:15 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h22 | 10:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1000 | On time 10:16 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h20 | 11:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1500 | On time 11:15 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 12:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
16342 · 73713 | 12:45 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 5h03 | 5:48 AM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 1 transfer | |
S8 · 3342 | 3:53 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2h25 | 6:18 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 904 | Delayed 4:52 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h38 | 4:30 AM 4:30 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5 · IC 60409 | Delayed 5:01 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2h21 | 5:22 AM 5:22 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 606 | On time 5:46 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h43 | 7:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5X · ICE 806 | On time 6:31 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h59 | 8:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 936 | On time 7:43 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h11 | 8:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1104 | On time 8:15 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 9:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 804 | On time 8:55 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h10 | 10:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1604 | On time 9:15 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 10:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1102 | On time 10:15 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 11:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 802 | On time 10:55 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h10 | 12:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1100 | On time 12:15 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 1:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:46 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h14 | 2:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:46 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h43 | 2:29 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:46 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h07 | 1:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 800 | On time 12:55 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h10 | 2:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1600 | On time 1:15 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h07 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1008 | On time 2:15 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Halle to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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