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
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.
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.
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)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€62 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €161 Average price |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg 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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | Delayed 7:56 AM 7:46 AMHeidelberg Hbf | 5h13 | 12:59 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h04 | 3:10 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h16 | 3:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:07 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h08 | 7:15 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:07 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 4h59 | 7:06 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:27 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h28 | 5:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 11:27 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h02 | 5:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Monday, July 14 | |||||
![]() | On time 1:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h48 | 7:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 2:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h08 | 8:18 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 3:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h26 | 8:32 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 3:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h16 | 8:22 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 3:42 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h17 | 8:59 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 3:47 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h12 | 8:59 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 4:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h28 | 9:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 4:20 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 7h11 | 11:31 AM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 4:20 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 6h52 | 11:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 4:52 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h26 | 10:18 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 5:08 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h14 | 10:22 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 5:08 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h26 | 10:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 5:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h11 | 10:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:07 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h24 | 11:31 AM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:07 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h05 | 11:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 6:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h20 | 11:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h31 | 12:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h12 | 12:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 7:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h22 | 12:32 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 |
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:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Heidelberg Hbf, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
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