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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
6 h 37 m
Average duration
6 h 37 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
607 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden to Berlin will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Leiden to Berlin without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 3583 · IC 3083 · 32289 · 20065
IC 3577 · IC 60403 · ICE 1541
IC 3583 · IC 3083 · 32289 · 20065
IC 2139 · IC 1751 · 20377 · ICE 1055
IC 3151 · ICD 1851 · IC 1751 · 20377
IC 3125 · ICD 1825 · ICE 143
IC 3125 · IC 1725 · ICE 143
IC 3133 · ICD 1833 · ICE 145
IC 3141 · ICD 1841 · ICE 147
IC 3149 · ICD 1849 · ICE 149Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $154.
Distance: 377 miles (607 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$156 Average price | $292 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 37m Average total duration 15h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Leiden to Berlin:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Berlin costing on average $156 (€126).
A bus is $201 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to Berlin costing on average $292 (€237).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 15h 7m.
The journey is about 25m faster (6h 53m by train vs 7h 18m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($156 (€126) vs $160 (€130)). 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 Leiden to Berlin trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3527 · ICE 225 · ICE 547 | On time 7:57 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h19 | 3:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2120 · ICE 145 | On time 9:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h47 | 3:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3133 · ICD 1833 · ICE 145 | On time 9:17 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h34 | 3:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3543 · ICE 125 · ICE 641 | On time 11:57 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h19 | 7:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2136 · ICE 149 | On time 1:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h47 | 7:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3149 · ICD 1849 · ICE 149 | On time 1:17 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h34 | 7:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
IC 1418 · ICE 141 | On time 4:40 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h11 | 11:51 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 6719 · ICE 121 · ICE 545 | On time 5:53 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h23 | 1:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Leiden to Berlin run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 377 miles (607 km) distance in 6h 28m.
Distance 377 miles (607 km) |
Average train duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 28m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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