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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Berlin

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$40

Average price

$126

Fastest journey

4 h 59 m

Average duration

5 h 5 m

Trains per day

25

Distance

479 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heidelberg to Berlin will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.

Fast trains

Of the 25 trains that leave Heidelberg for Berlin on Mon, Jul 14, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 479 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 5 h 11 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.

FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:07PM4h59
Heidelberg Hbf
09:06PMBerlin Südkreuz station
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:07PM5h08
Heidelberg Hbf
09:15PMBerlin Hbf
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:06PM5h16
Heidelberg Hbf
05:22PMBerlin Hbf
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:06PM5h04
Heidelberg Hbf
05:10PMBerlin Südkreuz station
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:07AM5h24
Heidelberg Hbf
01:31PMBerlin-Gesundbrunnen station
$451One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €80.

Distance: 297 miles (478 km)

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Bus
Flight

€62

Average price

€43

Average price

Cheapest

€161

Average price

5h 58m

Average total duration

5h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 45m

Average total duration

8h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 13m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Heidelberg to Berlin train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 13
Last updated at 7:53 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnIC 2374 · ICE 930
Delayed
7:56 AM 7:46 AMHeidelberg Hbf
5h13
12:59 PM Berlin Hbf
1 transfer
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain10:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h04
3:10 PM Berlin Südkreuz station0 transfersDirect
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain10:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h16
3:22 PM Berlin Hbf0 transfersDirect
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain2:07 PM Heidelberg Hbf
5h08
7:15 PM Berlin Hbf0 transfersDirect
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain2:07 PM Heidelberg Hbf
4h59
7:06 PM Berlin Südkreuz station0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 69811:27 PM Heidelberg Hbf
6h28
5:55 AM Berlin Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 698 · ICE 1606
On time
11:27 PM Heidelberg Hbf
6h02
5:29 AM Berlin Hbf
1 transfer
Monday, July 14
deutsche_bahnICE 618 · ICE 1088 · ICE 876
On time
1:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h48
7:31 AM Berlin Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 2326 · ICE 672 · ICE 843
On time
2:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf
6h08
8:18 AM Berlin Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnS 2 · ICE 696
On time
3:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h26
8:32 AM Berlin Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnS 2 · ICE 696 · ICE 804
On time
3:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h16
8:22 AM Berlin Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 934
On time
3:42 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h17
8:59 AM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 774 · ICE 934
On time
3:47 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h12
8:59 AM Berlin Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnS 3 · ICE 270
On time
4:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h28
9:30 AM Berlin Hbf
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain4:20 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
7h11
11:31 AM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain4:20 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
6h52
11:12 AM Berlin Hbf1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRE 19204 · ICE 474 · ICE 845
On time
4:52 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h26
10:18 AM Berlin Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnS 5 · ICE 694 · ICE 802
On time
5:08 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h14
10:22 AM Berlin Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnS 5 · ICE 694
On time
5:08 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h26
10:34 AM Berlin Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1672 · ICE 932
On time
5:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h11
10:57 AM Berlin Hbf
1 transfer
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain6:07 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h24
11:31 AM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station0 transfersDirect
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain6:07 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h05
11:12 AM Berlin Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnRE 19344 · ICE 374
On time
6:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h20
11:31 AM Berlin Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1098 · ICE 78 · ICE 8476:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h31
12:17 PM Berlin Hbf2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRE 19260 · ICE 692 · ICE 8007:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h12
12:22 PM Berlin Hbf2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRE 19260 · ICE 692
On time
7:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf
5h22
12:32 PM Berlin Hbf
1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Heidelberg to Berlin?

The best time to book your train from Heidelberg to Berlin is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Heidelberg to Berlin route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Heidelberg to Berlin per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Heidelberg to Berlin.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Berlin

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Trains from Heidelberg to Berlin run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
297 miles (478 km)
Average train duration
5h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
$16 (€13)
Trains per day
15
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
5h 0m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:58
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from Heidelberg to Berlin trains

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains will get you to Berlin from Heidelberg from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Train information from Heidelberg to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 22 min
  • Cheapest Price: $81
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

Train tickets from Heidelberg to Berlin: when to book to save $

Time Price Savings
1 week earlier 30 €
2 weeks earlier 25 €20%
3 weeks earlier 20 €50%
1 month before 20 €50%
2 months earlier 20 €50%
3 months earlier 20 €50%


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Popular train stations from Heidelberg to Berlin

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The major train station for departures in Heidelberg is Heidelberg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heidelberg Hbf for your trip from Heidelberg to Berlin.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Heid´s Grill
  • McDonald's
  • Uuuhmami
  • Taj Mahal
Hotel
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  • Leonardo Hotel
  • Qube Hotel
  • NH Heidelberg
  • Krokodil
The major train station for arrivals in Berlin is Berlin Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Hbf for your journey to Berlin from Heidelberg.
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HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
  • Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
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Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Dining
Dining
  • backWERK
  • Burger King
  • Costa Coffee
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Einstein Kaffee
  • Le Crobag
  • McDonald's
  • Hans im Glück
  • Pret A Manger
  • Starbucks
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
  • IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
  • Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
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  • Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
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Distance to city center
6 km
Dining
Dining
  • Biertempel 2
  • McDonald's
  • Eis Bär
  • Cafe Mon Cherie
Hotel
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  • Appartements Eisemann
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WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Dining
Dining
  • Jäger & Lustig
  • BLOCK HOUSE
  • Pizza und Pasta
  • Lang Van II
Hotel
Hotel
  • Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
  • Armony Hotel
  • Nu hotel berlin
  • Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • La Femme
  • Insel Snack
  • Curry-Baude
  • BAK Breakfast House
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel am Luisenbad
  • Citylight Hotel
  • Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte

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