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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
$46
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
18
Distance
472 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leverkusen to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leverkusen to Berlin will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
It's difficult to get from Leverkusen to Berlin without transferring at least once.
26841 · 89999 · Bus EV · ICE 841
26801 · ICE 1028 · ICE 741
26803 · ICE 843
26853 · ICE 543
28516 · ICE 147
28518 · ICE 1549
28512 · ICE 145
28508 · ICE 143
28516 · ICE 147
28510 · ICE 1547Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leverkusen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $61, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Leverkusen to Berlin:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leverkusen to Berlin costing on average $143 (€117).
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leverkusen to Berlin costing on average $189 (€155).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
You'll arrive about 1h 43m sooner (4h 45m by train vs 6h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $143 (€117) compared to roughly $103 (€84) 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 Leverkusen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26801 · ICE 1028 · ICE 741 | On time 4:04 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h41 | 9:45 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26803 · ICE 843 | On time 5:04 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h08 | 10:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26853 · ICE 543 | On time 6:04 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h06 | 11:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26809 · ICE 545 | On time 8:04 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h06 | 1:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28508 · ICE 143 | On time 8:45 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h00 | 1:45 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26811 · ICE 847 | On time 9:04 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h08 | 2:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28510 · ICE 1547 | On time 9:45 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h02 | 2:47 PM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 1 transfer | |
26813 · ICE 547 | On time 10:04 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h06 | 3:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28512 · ICE 145 | On time 10:45 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h00 | 3:45 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26815 · ICE 849 | On time 11:04 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h08 | 4:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28513 · ICE 625 · ICE 838 | On time 11:14 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h40 | 4:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 1053 · S9 | 11:27 AM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h28 | 4:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26817 · ICE 549 | On time 12:04 PM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h06 | 5:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28516 · ICE 147 | On time 12:45 PM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h01 | 5:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26819 · ICE 941 | On time 1:04 PM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h08 | 6:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28518 · ICE 1549 | On time 1:45 PM Leverkusen Hbf | 4h58 | 6:43 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 1 transfer | |
26821 · ICE 641 | On time 2:04 PM Leverkusen Hbf | 5h08 | 7:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Leverkusen to Berlin run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 293 miles (472 km) distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 293 miles (472 km) |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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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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