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Pergamonmuseum (Pergamon Museum)
One of Berlin’s most famous museums on Museum Island, known for monumental antiquities including the Pergamon Altar collection displays and Near Eastern art. A major cultural highlight despite phased,
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poznan to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poznan to Berlin will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 11 trains that leave Poznan for Berlin on Tue, Jun 16, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 239 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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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EC 42
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EC 44
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EC 230
EC 48
EC 246
EC 46
EC 248Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $194.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $437 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 42m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Poznan to Berlin:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Berlin costing on average $65 (€52).
A bus is $408 (€330) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Berlin costing on average $437 (€354).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Flight takes on average 13h 42m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Poznan to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 38172 · R 80385 · Bus EV · Bus EV | 5:31 AM Poznań Główny | 4h53 | 10:24 AM Berlin-Lichtenberg station | 4 transfers | |
EC 248 | On time 7:27 AM Poznań Główny | 2h58 | 10:25 AM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 246 | On time 9:27 AM Poznań Główny | 2h58 | 12:25 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 230 | On time 10:27 AM Poznań Główny | 2h58 | 1:25 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 48 | On time 11:27 AM Poznań Główny | 2h58 | 2:25 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 46 | On time 1:27 PM Poznań Główny | 2h58 | 4:25 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 44 | On time 3:27 PM Poznań Główny | 2h58 | 6:25 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 78117 · R 80403 · Bus EV · Bus EV | 3:39 PM Poznań Główny | 4h45 | 8:24 PM Berlin-Lichtenberg station | 4 transfers | |
EC 42 | On time 5:27 PM Poznań Główny | 2h58 | 8:25 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 40 | On time 7:27 PM Poznań Główny | 2h58 | 10:25 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Poznan to Berlin run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:38 PM |
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