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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim Pergamon presentation with the Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main museum is partly closed; one of Museum Island's signature experiences.
Cheapest price
$132
Average price
$277
Fastest journey
8 h 9 m
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
524 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Berlin will cost around $277 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $132.
Of the 43 trains that leave Vienna for Berlin on Mon, May 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 524 km distance in an average of 8 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 9 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 8 h 9 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.
RJ 256 · RJ 176
RJ 252 · RJ 386
IC 542+
RE5+
ICE 1508
RJ 250
RJX 168 · RJ 112 · ICE 1500
ICE 1224 · ICE 1506
ICE 1220 · ICE 1502
ICE 1228 · ICE 1600
ICE 1220 · ICE 1502
ICE 1224 · ICE 1506Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 325 miles (524 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $337 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 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 Vienna to Berlin:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Berlin costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $283 (€229) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Berlin costing on average $337 (€272).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
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, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | 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 Vienna to Berlin trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1000+ RJX 864 · RE5 | Delayed 5:18 PM 2:28 PMVienna Hbf | 9h15 | 11:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 112+ ICE 1500+ IC 648 | Delayed 4:29 PM 2:57 PMVienna Hbf | 9h57 | 12:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1500+ RJX 168+ RJ 112 | Delayed 6:21 PM 3:28 PMVienna Hbf | 9h26 | 12:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NJ 456 | 10:38 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h03 | 7:41 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
ICE 1228 · ICE 1600 | On time 6:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1228 · ICE 1600 | On time 6:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260+ ICE 508 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h01 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260+ ICE 1008 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h55 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260 · ICE 508 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h01 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260 · ICE 1008 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h55 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ ICE 1508+ IC 542 | 6:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h25 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 256 · RJ 176 | On time 7:10 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h18 | 4:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 256 · RJ 176 | On time 7:10 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h18 | 4:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 160+ 79022+ ICE 1508 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h54 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 160 · RE5+ ICE 1508 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h54 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 206 · EC 280 · RJ 176 | On time 8:10 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h18 | 4:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 206 · EC 280+ RJ 176 | On time 8:10 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h18 | 4:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 1006 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h55 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262 · ICE 506 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h01 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262+ ICE 506 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h01 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262+ ICE 1006 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h55 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 1506 | On time 10:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 1506 | On time 10:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 · ICE 1004 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h55 | 7:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 1004 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h55 | 7:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 504 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h01 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ ICE 1504+ IC 640 | 10:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h25 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 252 · RJ 386 | On time 11:10 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h18 | 8:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 252 · RJ 386 | On time 11:10 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h19 | 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 766+ 79032+ ICE 1504 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h54 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 766 · RE5+ ICE 1504 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h54 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 204 · EC 278 · RJ 386 | On time 12:10 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h18 | 8:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 204 · EC 278+ RJ 386 | On time 12:10 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h19 | 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 1002 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h55 | 9:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62+ ICE 502 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h01 | 9:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 · ICE 502 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h01 | 9:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62+ ICE 1002 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h55 | 9:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 250 | On time 1:10 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h37 | 10:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 250 | On time 1:10 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h37 | 10:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1220 · ICE 1502 | On time 2:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1220 · ICE 1502 | On time 2:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64 · ICE 500 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h01 | 11:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64+ ICE 500 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h01 | 11:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 864 · RE5+ ICE 1000 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h15 | 11:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 112+ ICE 1500+ IC 648 | Delayed 4:00 PM 2:57 PMVienna Hbf | 9h57 | 12:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 168 · RJ 112 · ICE 1500 | On time 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h26 | 12:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 168+ RJ 112+ ICE 1500 | On time 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h26 | 12:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna to Berlin run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 325 miles (524 km) distance in 8h 9m.
Distance 325 miles (524 km) |
Average train duration 7h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 8h 9m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Interim Pergamon presentation with the Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main museum is partly closed; one of Museum Island's signature experiences.
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