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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
$97
Average price
$162
Fastest journey
5 h 14 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
512 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venlo to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venlo to Berlin will cost around $162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
It's difficult to get from Venlo to Berlin without transferring at least 2 times.
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20071 · 10119 · ICE 545
32221 · 20071 · 10119 · ICE 545
20079 · 10135 · ICE 549
20071 · 10119 · ICE 545
32237 · 20079 · 10135 · ICE 549
32221 · 20071 · 10119 · ICE 545
20083 · 10143 · ICE 641Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venlo to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 318 miles (512 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg 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 Venlo to Berlin:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venlo to Berlin costing on average $82 (€68).
A bus is $161 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venlo to Berlin costing on average $221 (€182).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 9h 43m.
The journey is about 34m faster (5h 40m by train vs 6h 14m by car) and roughly $52 (€43) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($82 (€68) vs $134 (€110)). 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 Venlo to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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32221 · 20071 · ICE 857 | On time 7:58 AM Blerick | 6h43 | 2:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
32221 · 20071 · 10119 · ICE 545 | On time 7:58 AM Blerick | 5h22 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
32221 · 20071 · ICE 847 | On time 7:58 AM Blerick | 6h43 | 2:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
20071 · 10119 · ICE 545 | On time 8:05 AM Venlo station | 5h15 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
20071 · ICE 847 | On time 8:05 AM Venlo station | 6h36 | 2:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
32225 · 20073 · 10123 · ICE 847 | On time 8:58 AM Blerick | 5h43 | 2:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
32225 · 20073 · ICE 547 | On time 8:58 AM Blerick | 6h36 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
20073 · 10123 · ICE 847 | On time 9:05 AM Venlo station | 5h36 | 2:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
20073 · ICE 547 | On time 9:05 AM Venlo station | 6h29 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
32229 · 20075 · 10127 · ICE 547 | On time 9:58 AM Blerick | 5h36 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
32229 · 20075 · ICE 849 | On time 9:58 AM Blerick | 6h51 | 4:49 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
20075 · 10127 · ICE 547 | On time 10:05 AM Venlo station | 5h29 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
20075 · ICE 849 | On time 10:05 AM Venlo station | 6h44 | 4:49 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
32233 · 20077 · 10131 · ICE 849 | On time 10:58 AM Blerick | 5h51 | 4:49 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
32233 · 20077 · ICE 549 | On time 10:58 AM Blerick | 6h21 | 5:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
20077 · ICE 549 | On time 11:05 AM Venlo station | 6h14 | 5:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20077 · 10131 · ICE 849 | On time 11:05 AM Venlo station | 5h44 | 4:49 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:35 AM Venlo, Centraal Station | 6h22 | 5:57 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:35 AM Venlo, Centraal Station | 5h56 | 5:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:35 AM Venlo, Centraal Station | 6h11 | 5:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
32237 · 20079 · 10135 · ICE 549 | On time 11:58 AM Blerick | 5h21 | 5:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
32237 · 20079 · ICE 941 | On time 11:58 AM Blerick | 6h40 | 6:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
20079 · ICE 941 | On time 12:05 PM Venlo station | 6h33 | 6:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20079 · 10135 · ICE 549 | On time 12:05 PM Venlo station | 5h14 | 5:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
32241 · 20081 · 10139 · ICE 941 | On time 12:58 PM Blerick | 5h40 | 6:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
32241 · 20081 · ICE 641 | On time 12:58 PM Blerick | 6h35 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
20081 · ICE 641 | On time 1:05 PM Venlo station | 6h28 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20081 · 10139 · ICE 941 | On time 1:05 PM Venlo station | 5h33 | 6:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
32245 · 20083 · ICE 943 | On time 1:58 PM Blerick | 6h43 | 8:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
32245 · 20083 · 10143 · ICE 641 | On time 1:58 PM Blerick | 5h35 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
20083 · 10143 · ICE 641 | On time 2:05 PM Venlo station | 5h28 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
20083 · ICE 943 | On time 2:05 PM Venlo station | 6h36 | 8:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venlo to Berlin run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 318 miles (512 km) distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 318 miles (512 km) |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 5h 11m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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