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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
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pirna to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pirna to Berlin will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 1 trains that leave Pirna for Berlin on Wed, Jul 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 26 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pirna to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pirna to Berlin:
A bus is $30 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pirna to Berlin costing on average $46 (€46).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 2h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $46 (€46) compared to roughly $32 (€32) 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 Pirna to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:06 AM Pirna | 2h26 | 11:32 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Pirna to Berlin run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€28) but you can travel from only $8 (€8) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€28) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:28 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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Berlin Hbf -> Alexanderplatz, Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pirna 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 Pirna to Berlin trains use the Pirna to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Use this guide to compare Pirna and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pirna 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: Bootshaus Pirna, Zum Bettelmönch, Le Café, Zum Anker
Wi-Fi is available at Pirna. ATMs are available at Pirna.
Ticket office support is available at Pirna. Information desks are available at Pirna.
Luggage storage is available at Pirna. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pirna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pirna: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pirna.
Nearby hotels include Pirn'scher Hof, Sächsischer Hof.
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 Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen 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: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz 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: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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