- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum (Pergamon Museum)
One of Berlin’s most famous museums on Museum Island, known for monumental antiquities including the Pergamon Altar collection displays and Near Eastern art. A major cultural highlight despite phased,
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$155
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
591 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kehl to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kehl to Berlin will cost around $155 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Kehl to Berlin without transferring at least once.
IC 60402 · ICE 698+
87463
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ICE 278+
87437
ICE 370+
87429
ICE 276+
88487
ICE 376+
87403
4718 · ICE 108 · ICE 598+
88481Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kehl to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.5kg 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 Kehl to Berlin:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kehl to Berlin costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kehl to Berlin costing on average $209 (€171).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
The journey is about 57m faster (6h 54m by train vs 7h 51m by car) and roughly $56 (€46) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($77 (€63) vs $133 (€109)). 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.
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 Kehl to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:45 AM Kehl, Bahnhof | 8h08 | 1:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:45 AM Kehl, Bahnhof | 8h44 | 2:29 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:45 AM Kehl, Bahnhof | 8h15 | 2:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 376+ 87403 | Delayed 5:28 AM 6:33 AMKehl station | 7h01 | 1:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374+ 87411 | Delayed 7:27 AM 8:03 AMKehl station | 7h31 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 AM Kehl, Bahnhof | 7h59 | 6:29 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 AM Kehl, Bahnhof | 7h23 | 5:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 AM Kehl, Bahnhof | 7h30 | 6:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4718 · ICE 108 · ICE 598+ 88481 | 11:33 AM Kehl station | 7h05 | 6:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 370+ 87429 | Delayed 11:27 AM 1:03 PMKehl station | 6h30 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4722 · ICE 106 · ICE 596+ 87431 | 1:33 PM Kehl station | 7h08 | 8:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 278+ 87437 | Delayed 1:27 PM 3:03 PMKehl station | 6h30 | 9:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276+ 88487 | Delayed 3:27 PM 5:03 PMKehl station | 6h31 | 11:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4730 · ICE 102 · ICE 2582 · ICE 929 | 5:33 PM Kehl station | 8h24 | 1:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 7 transfers | |
4730 · ICE 102 · ICE 647+ 87447 | 5:33 PM Kehl station | 8h37 | 2:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Kehl to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 367 miles (591 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 367 miles (591 km) |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 6h 35m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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One of Berlin’s most famous museums on Museum Island, known for monumental antiquities including the Pergamon Altar collection displays and Near Eastern art. A major cultural highlight despite phased,
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Berlin’s most famous historic boulevard, lined with monumental buildings and key sights. A classic walk connecting Brandenburg Gate with Museum Island and the city’s historic core.
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Moderate by Western European standards. Budget eats and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and nightlife can be pricey.
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