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Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$37
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$56
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 19
28
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oberhausen to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oberhausen to Berlin will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 28 trains from Oberhausen to Berlin, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 462 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 7 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.
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Bus RE44 · ICE 526 · 63639 · 89999
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ICE 643
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ICE 641Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oberhausen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, while a flight costs an average of $506.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $506 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 7m Average total duration 13h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m 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 Oberhausen to Berlin:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oberhausen to Berlin costing on average $138.
A bus is $403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oberhausen to Berlin costing on average $506.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 13h 37m.
You'll arrive about 1h 24m sooner (4h 36m by train vs 6h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $138 compared to roughly $99 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 Oberhausen to Berlin trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26666 · ICE 28 · ICE 645 | On time 6:37 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 4h33 | 11:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 9:49 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 5h52 | 3:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 9:49 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 5h35 | 3:24 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 9:49 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 6h02 | 3:51 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
52250+ ICE 849 | On time 12:02 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h10 | 4:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89719 · ICE 559 | On time 12:20 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h35 | 4:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 12:58 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h22 | 5:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:58 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h12 | 5:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:58 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h39 | 5:37 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52252+ ICE 549 | On time 1:03 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h07 | 5:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26656+ 52254+ ICE 941 | On time 1:37 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 4h35 | 6:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
52254+ ICE 941 | On time 2:02 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h10 | 6:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89723 · ICE 1549 | On time 2:20 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h11 | 6:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
89723 · ICE 651 | On time 2:20 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h35 | 6:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26658+ 52256+ ICE 641 | On time 2:37 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 4h35 | 7:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
52256+ ICE 641 | On time 3:02 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h10 | 7:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26660+ 52258+ ICE 943 | On time 3:37 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 4h36 | 8:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
52258+ ICE 943 | On time 4:02 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h11 | 8:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89727 · ICE 653 | On time 4:22 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h33 | 8:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26662+ 52260+ ICE 643 | On time 4:37 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 4h33 | 9:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
52260+ ICE 643 | On time 5:02 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h08 | 9:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26664+ 52262+ ICE 945 | On time 5:37 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 4h35 | 10:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
52262+ ICE 945 | On time 6:02 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 4h10 | 10:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Oberhausen to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oberhausen to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Oberhausen to Berlin trains use the Oberhausen Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Oberhausen and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oberhausen Hbf is 1 km from Oberhausen city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Oberhausen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pizzarello, McDonald's, Subway, Lux
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen Hbf. ATMs are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen Hbf. Information desks are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oberhausen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oberhausen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Akzent, Garni, Hotel Residenz Oberhausen.
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd is 1 km from Oberhausen city centre. Public transport options include:
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pizza Nizza, Mandarin China-Spezialitäten, Teatro, Franziskaner
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. ATMs are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. Information desks are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Oberhausen-Sterkrade is 2 km from Oberhausen city centre. Public transport options include:
Oberhausen-Sterkrade has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pizzeria Napoli, Balcanico, Da Vito, Friet-van-Piet
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. ATMs are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. Information desks are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Nearby hotels include Zum weißen Hirsch, Gasthof Harlos.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben) is 8 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben).
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben). Information desks are available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben).
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben).
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