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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
$43
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
6 h 17 m
Average duration
6 h 17 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
564 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maastricht to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maastricht to Berlin will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Maastricht to Berlin without transferring at least 4 times.
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IC 2728 · 32226 · 20073 · 10123
IC 2732 · 32230 · 20075 · 10127
IC 2736 · 32234 · 20077 · 10131
IC 2724 · 32222 · 20071 · 10119
IC 2720 · 32218 · 20069 · 10115Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $135.
Distance: 350 miles (564 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $332 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Maastricht to Berlin:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Berlin costing on average $100 (€81).
A bus is $266 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Berlin costing on average $332 (€268).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 9h 2m.
The journey is about 16m faster (6h 47m by train vs 7h 3m by car) and roughly $53 (€43) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($100 (€81) vs $153 (€123)). 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 Maastricht to Berlin trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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18921 · 26413 · ICE 547 | On time 8:53 AM Maastricht station | 6h23 | 3:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2732 · 32230 · 20075 · 10127 | On time 8:59 AM Maastricht station | 6h17 | 3:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
18925 · 26415 · ICE 849 | On time 9:53 AM Maastricht station | 6h23 | 4:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2736 · 32234 · 20077 · 10131 | On time 9:59 AM Maastricht station | 6h17 | 4:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:00 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 8h10 | 1:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:00 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 8h20 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:00 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 8h31 | 1:31 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
18909 · ICE 1545 | On time 5:53 AM Maastricht station | 6h49 | 12:42 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18909 · 26407 · ICE 845 | On time 5:53 AM Maastricht station | 6h23 | 12:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2720 · 32218 · 20069 · 10115 | On time 5:59 AM Maastricht station | 6h17 | 12:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
32010 · 18911 · ICE 1545 | On time 6:11 AM Maastricht station | 6h31 | 12:42 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18913 · 26409 · ICE 545 | 6:53 AM Maastricht station | 6h23 | 1:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2724 · 32222 · 20071 · 10119 | 6:59 AM Maastricht station | 6h17 | 1:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
18917 · 26411 · ICE 847 | On time 7:53 AM Maastricht station | 6h23 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2728 · 32226 · 20073 · 10123 | On time 7:59 AM Maastricht station | 6h17 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Maastricht to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 350 miles (564 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 350 miles (564 km) |
Average train duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 6h 15m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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