- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price
€96
Average price
€96
Fastest journey
5 h 46 m
Average duration
6 h 11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
498 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kerpen to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kerpen to Berlin will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €96.
It's difficult to get from Kerpen to Berlin without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kerpen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €96. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. 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 train costs an average of €96, and a train costs an average of €96.
Distance: 309 miles (498 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€96 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
You'll arrive about 1h 56m sooner (4h 51m by train vs 6h 47m by car). Tickets start at around €96 compared to roughly €89 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 Kerpen to Berlin trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:46 PM Kerpen Sindorf (s) | 7h09 | 5:55 AM Berlin | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 4:56 AM Kerpen Sindorf (s) | 5h46 | 10:42 AM Berlin | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:56 AM Kerpen Sindorf (s) | 5h46 | 4:42 PM Berlin | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Kerpen to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €96 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 309 miles (498 km) distance in 5h 22m.
Distance 309 miles (498 km) |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €96 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 22m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
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Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis; tip is appreciated but not mandatory.
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Berlin Hbf -> Alexanderplatz, Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kerpen to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kerpen to Berlin trains use the Horrem to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Kerpen and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Horrem is 5 km from Kerpen city centre. Public transport options include:
Horrem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café RONDO, Schneider, Drachen City, Gleis 7
Wi-Fi is available at Horrem. ATMs are available at Horrem.
Ticket office support is available at Horrem. Information desks are available at Horrem.
Luggage storage is available at Horrem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Horrem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Horrem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horrem.
Sindorf is 3 km from Kerpen city centre. Public transport options include:
Sindorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pagode Wang, Subway, Kebabhaus, Gasthaus Schweitzer
Wi-Fi is available at Sindorf. ATMs are available at Sindorf.
Ticket office support is available at Sindorf. Information desks are available at Sindorf.
Luggage storage is available at Sindorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sindorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sindorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sindorf.
Nearby hotels include Zum Alten Brauhaus, Hotel Europarc, Hotel "Am Weyerhof", Parkhotel.
Buir is 8 km from Kerpen city centre. Public transport options include:
Buir has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Altstadtgrill
Wi-Fi is available at Buir. ATMs are available at Buir.
Ticket office support is available at Buir. Information desks are available at Buir.
Luggage storage is available at Buir. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Buir: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Buir: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buir.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Berlin Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
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