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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
$71
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
455 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz to Berlin will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from Mainz to Berlin without transferring at least once.
29247 · ICE 376
29507 · ICE 1074 · ICE 847
29507 · ICE 692
29505 · ICE 932
4259 · ICE 838
29505 · ICE 932
4259 · ICE 838
29515 · ICE 1072
29247 · ICE 376
29507 · ICE 1074 · ICE 847Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$158 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg 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 Mainz to Berlin:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Berlin costing on average $158 (€127).
A bus is $138 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Berlin costing on average $192 (€155).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
You'll arrive about 1h 11m sooner (5h 15m by train vs 6h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $158 (€127) compared to roughly $101 (€82) 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 Mainz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4259 · ICE 838 | On time 12:10 PM Mainz Hbf | 4h44 | 4:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29515 · ICE 1072 | On time 1:10 PM Mainz Hbf | 4h51 | 6:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
29505 · ICE 932 | On time 8:10 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h44 | 12:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29247 · ICE 376 | On time 8:27 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h02 | 1:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29507 · ICE 692 | On time 9:10 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h24 | 2:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29507 · ICE 1074 · ICE 847 | On time 9:10 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h06 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Mainz to Berlin run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 282 miles (455 km) distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 282 miles (455 km) |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 37m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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