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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
$73
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 14 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
418 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kolding to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kolding to Berlin will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 12 trains that leave Kolding for Berlin on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 418 km distance in an average of 5 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 5 h 39 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.
ECE 1191 · ICE 509
IC 5753 · 11163 · ICE 509
IC 5751 · 11159 · ICE 507
RJ 387 · ICE 703
RJ 387 · ICE 505
ECE 1191 · ICE 509
RJ 383
ECE 393 · RJ 177
RJ 385
IC 5753 · 11163 · ICE 509Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kolding to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $322 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg 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 Kolding to Berlin:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kolding to Berlin costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $266 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kolding to Berlin costing on average $322 (€263).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (5h 39m by train vs 5h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $120 (€98) compared to roughly $116 (€95) 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 Kolding to Berlin trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 385 | On time 12:15 PM Kolding Station | 5h09 | 5:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 13413 · ICE 803 | Delayed 12:15 PM Kolding Station | 5h35 | 4:05 PM 4:05 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 5759 · 11175 · RJ 179 | Delayed 12:43 PM Kolding Station | 6h07 | 5:05 PM 5:05 PMBerlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
RJ 387 · ICE 703 | Delayed 1:43 AM Kolding Station | 6h08 | 6:18 AM 6:18 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 387 · ICE 505 | Delayed 1:43 AM Kolding Station | 6h39 | 6:37 AM 6:37 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 387 · RJ 173 | Delayed 1:43 AM Kolding Station | 7h40 | 7:38 AM 7:38 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 387 | 1:43 AM Kolding Station | 5h40 | 7:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5751 · 11159 · ICE 507 | Delayed 4:43 AM Kolding Station | 5h39 | 8:37 AM 8:37 AMBerlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 5753 · 11163 · ICE 509 | On time 6:43 AM Kolding Station | 5h39 | 12:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 1191 · ICE 509 | On time 7:15 AM Kolding Station | 5h07 | 12:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 383 | On time 8:15 AM Kolding Station | 5h08 | 1:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5755 · 11167 · RJ 177 | On time 8:43 AM Kolding Station | 6h40 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Kolding to Berlin run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 259 miles (418 km) distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 259 miles (418 km) |
Average train duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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