- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum – Das Panorama
Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, offering an immersive view of ancient Pergamon while the main museum building is closed.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leipzig/Halle Airport for Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Sun, Jun 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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 Leipzig/Halle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Berlin Brandenburg Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 30m by train vs 1h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $33 (€27) 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.
Direct services run with FlixTrain.
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 Leipzig/Halle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2048 · ICE 1602 · 21873 | On time 10:52 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport station | 1h54 | 12:46 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
![]() | 6:17 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 2h08 | 8:25 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€31) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 09:52. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (137 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€31) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 6:17 AM |
Last train 9:52 AM |
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Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, offering an immersive view of ancient Pergamon while the main museum building is closed.
One of Berlin’s leading contemporary art museums, known for major installations and works by internationally important modern and living artists.
Powerful museum and documentation site on the grounds of former Nazi institutions, presenting the history of terror and dictatorship in Germany.
Berlin’s most important cultural ensemble, combining world-class museums and monumental architecture in a compact historic setting.
Major public square and transport hub, famous for its urban energy, TV Tower views, and role in modern Berlin life.
Historic boulevard lined with major institutions, ideal for a first walk through central Berlin and its monumental core.
Berlin’s iconic fast food: sliced pork sausage with curried ketchup, usually served with fries. It is one of the city’s most famous everyday snacks.
A classic Berlin jam-filled doughnut, often eaten for celebrations and with coffee. It is one of the city’s best-known sweet specialties.
A Berlin-style seasoned meat patty, similar to a meatball or burger, commonly sold in bakeries and snack bars as a hearty local bite.
A well-known Berlin brewery with a relaxed beer-garden atmosphere, popular for house-brewed beers and hearty German dishes.
Historic Berlin restaurant serving classic local and German dishes in a traditional setting, known for generous portions and old-Berlin character.
One of Berlin’s oldest restaurants, famous for classic regional cuisine and a historic tavern atmosphere that appeals to visitors and locals alike.
Prices are moderate for Germany. Airport food costs more than in central Berlin, while coffee and snacks are relatively expensive.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tipping is modest for cafes and taxis.
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