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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
$69
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Minden to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Minden to Berlin will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 15 trains that leave Minden for Berlin on Thu, Jun 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 306 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.
ICE 1541
IC 2049 · ICE 849
S1 · ICE 649
ICE 851+
95821
ICE 541
ICE 547
ICE 543
ICE 541
IC 2049 · ICE 849
IC 2443 · ICE 845Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Minden to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $263.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $512 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Minden to Berlin:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Minden to Berlin costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $474 (€384) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Minden to Berlin costing on average $512 (€414).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 5m.
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
You'll arrive about 1h 17m sooner (2h 45m by train vs 4h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $90 (€73) compared to roughly $66 (€54) 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Minden to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S1 · ICE 649 | On time 4:35 AM Minden (Westf) | 3h17 | 7:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
95821+ ICE 851 | On time 5:08 AM Minden (Westf) | 3h09 | 8:17 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 · ICE 841 | On time 5:35 AM Minden (Westf) | 3h16 | 8:51 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 541 | On time 7:00 AM Minden (Westf) | 2h16 | 9:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
95823+ ICE 741 | On time 7:08 AM Minden (Westf) | 2h43 | 9:51 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2445 · ICE 843 | On time 7:48 AM Minden (Westf) | 2h28 | 10:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
95775+ ICE 1543 | On time 8:08 AM Minden (Westf) | 2h34 | 10:42 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 543 | On time 9:00 AM Minden (Westf) | 2h16 | 11:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 141+ 95825 | Delayed 8:04 AM 9:08 AMMinden (Westf) | 2h43 | 11:51 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2443 · ICE 845 | On time 9:48 AM Minden (Westf) | 2h28 | 12:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1547+ 95779 | Delayed 11:04 AM 12:08 PMMinden (Westf) | 2h35 | 2:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 547 | On time 1:00 PM Minden (Westf) | 2h16 | 3:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 145+ 95829 | Delayed 12:04 PM 1:08 PMMinden (Westf) | 2h43 | 3:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2049 · ICE 849 | On time 1:48 PM Minden (Westf) | 2h28 | 4:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Minden to Berlin run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 190 miles (306 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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