- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price
€209
Average price
€242
Fastest journey
10 h 33 m
Average duration
10 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poitiers to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poitiers to Berlin will cost around €242 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €209.
Of the 2 trains that leave Poitiers for Berlin on Tue, Aug 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 1149 km distance in an average of 10 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 33 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 10 h 34 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, and a train costs an average of €134.
Distance: 713 miles (1149 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€260 Average price | €88 Average price Cheapest | €280 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 29m Average total duration Fastest 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 16m Average total duration 18h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Berlin:
A bus is €173 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Berlin costing on average €260.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 46m.
The journey is about 4h 58m faster (9h 59m by train vs 14h 57m by car) and roughly €19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€260 vs €280). 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 Poitiers to Berlin trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9591+ 8440 | 8:20 AM Poitiers | 10h36 | 6:56 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Poitiers to Berlin run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €134 but you can travel from only €55 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 713 miles (1149 km) distance in 10h 33m.
Distance 713 miles (1149 km) |
Average train duration 9h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €134 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 10h 33m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 8:04 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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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’s largest inner-city park, ideal for walks, cycling, lakeside breaks, and major landmarks like the Victory Column.
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Berlin-style pickled herring, often served with onions and potatoes. It reflects the city's long tradition of simple northern fish dishes.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Marco Müller, focused on highly refined German cuisine with seasonal local ingredients and elegant service.
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Classic Berlin tavern known for Eisbein, schnitzel, and regional beer. Wood-paneled rooms give it an old-school local atmosphere.
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Berlin Hbf -> Alexanderplatz, Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poitiers 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 Poitiers to Berlin trains use the Poitiers to Berlin Südkreuz station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Hbf. Use this guide to compare Poitiers and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Poitiers has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistro de l'Hotel, La Serrurerie
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Poitiers. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Poitiers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Poitiers: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Poitiers: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poitiers: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include ibis Poitiers Centre, Mercure Poitiers Centre, Hotel de l'Europe.
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 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.
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.
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