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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 18
€160
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€235
Fastest journey on Sep 18
10 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
10 h 34 m
Trains on Sep 18
3
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 €235 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €160.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 3 trains from Poitiers to Berlin, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 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 Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 10 h 35 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 Poitiers to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €108 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €108, while a train costs an average of €257.
Distance: 713 miles (1149 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€257 Average price | €108 Average price Cheapest | €282 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 48m Average total duration Fastest 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 29m Average total duration 20h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Berlin:
A bus is €149 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Berlin costing on average €257.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 59m.
The journey is about 4h 39m faster (10h 18m by train vs 14h 57m by car) and roughly €25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€257 vs €282). 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, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8440+ 9591 | Delayed 6:25 AM 8:20 AMPoitiers | 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 1 times per day, taking around 10h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €130 but you can travel from only €54 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 9h 14m.
Distance 713 miles (1149 km) |
Average train duration 10h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €130 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 14m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 8:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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-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.
Historic traditional restaurant serving Berlin and Bavarian dishes in a lively beer hall setting near Alexanderplatz.
Classic Berlin tavern known for Eisbein, schnitzel, and regional beer. Wood-paneled rooms give it an old-school local atmosphere.
Moderate for Europe: hostels and budget eats are reasonable, but hotels in central areas can be pricey. Transit is good value for visitors.
Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis; tip is appreciated but not mandatory.
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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 Spandau. 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 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 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.
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