The cheapest trains from Vienna to Berlin

Showing times and prices for Sep 22

Cheapest

$62

Average

$89

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Vienna to Berlin will cost around $ 89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 62.

Cheapest
11:10AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)9h32 08:42PMBerlin Hbf
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$621One-way
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07:15PMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)11h17 06:32AMBerlin Hbf
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$621One-way
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01:10PMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h56 10:06PMBerlin Hbf
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$621One-way
Cheapest
07:10AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)9h32 04:42PMBerlin Hbf
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$621One-way
2nd Cheapest
12:20AMVienna Westbahnhof14h05 02:25PMBerlin Hbf
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$741One-way

Timetable Vienna to Berlin

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12:20AMVienna Westbahnhof14h05 02:25PMBerlin Hbf
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06:50AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h39 03:29PMBerlin Hbf
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07:10AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)9h32 04:42PMBerlin Hbf
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07:30AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h55 04:25PMBerlin Hbf
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09:15AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h15 05:30PMBerlin Hbf
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10:15AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)7h43 05:58PMBerlin Hbf
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11:10AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)9h32 08:42PMBerlin Hbf
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11:15AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h15 07:30PMBerlin Hbf
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11:30AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h54 08:24PMBerlin Hbf
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01:10PMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h56 10:06PMBerlin Hbf
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01:15PMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h14 09:29PMBerlin Hbf
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01:30PMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h21 09:51PMBerlin Hbf
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03:15PMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h20 11:35PMBerlin Hbf
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07:15PMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)11h17 06:32AMBerlin Hbf
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11:27PMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)10h24 09:51AMBerlin Hbf
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Tue
Sep 21
$72ÖBB | Railjet
$29STUDENT AGENCY k.s.
$155Eurowings
Wed
Sep 22
$62Deutsche Bahn
$29STUDENT AGENCY k.s.
$155Eurowings Europe
Thu
Sep 23
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$155Eurowings
Fri
Sep 24
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$172easyJet
Sat
Sep 25
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$358Austrian Airlines
Sun
Sep 26
$72ÖBB | Railjet
$27Arda Tur
$166easyJet
Mon
Sep 27
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$155Eurowings
Tue
Sep 28
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$155Eurowings Europe
Wed
Sep 29
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$155Eurowings
Thu
Sep 30
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$168Eurowings Europe
Fri
Oct 1
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$100easyJet
Sat
Oct 2
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Flixbus
$179Austrian Airlines
Sun
Oct 3
$56Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$116easyJet
Mon
Oct 4
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$155Eurowings
Tue
Oct 5
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$149Austrian Airlines
Wed
Oct 6
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$27Arda Tur
$149Austrian Airlines
Thu
Oct 7
$42Deutsche Bahn
$27Flixbus
$143Eurowings
Fri
Oct 8
$50Deutsche Bahn
$27Flixbus
$75easyJet
Sat
Oct 9
$37Deutsche Bahn
$27Flixbus
$149Austrian Airlines
Sun
Oct 10
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$115easyJet
Mon
Oct 11
$47Deutsche Bahn
$27Arda Tur
$131Eurowings

The fastest trains from Vienna to Berlin

Showing times and prices for Sep 22

Fastest Journey

7 h 43 m

Average

9 h 17 m

Trains per day

15

Distance

524 km

Of the 15 trains that leave Vienna for Berlin every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 524 km distance in an average of 9 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 43 m .

The slowest trains will take 14 h 5 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.

Fastest
10:15AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)7h43 05:58PMBerlin Hbf
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$991One-way
2nd Fastest
01:15PMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h14 09:29PMBerlin Hbf
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$991One-way
11:15AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h15 07:30PMBerlin Hbf
1 changes
$1121One-way
09:15AMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h15 05:30PMBerlin Hbf
1 changes
$1121One-way
03:15PMWien Südtiroler Platz (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)8h20 11:35PMBerlin Hbf
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$991One-way

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Train Information to Berlin from Vienna

distanceDistance324 miles (523 km)
durationAverage train duration8 h 56 min
priceAverage train ticket price$56 (€45)
frequencyTrain frequency2 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 2 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB | S-Bahn

Trains from Vienna to Berlin cover the 324 miles (523 km) long journey taking on average 8 h 56 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB | S-Bahn. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $47 (€38), but the average price of train tickets is $56 (€45). Travelers depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Berlin Hbf.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Vienna to Berlin train.

    When you buy your Deutsche Bahn train tickets from Vienna to Berlin don't forget to keep the following COVID-19 related policies in mind:

    • Normal conditions apply
    • Cashless payments recommended
    • Online booking and check-in recommended
    Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

    Trains from Vienna to Berlin

    Trains in Europe are a convenient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering a variety of domestic and international routes. The rail link between these two great capital cities is operated by ÖBB or Deutsche Bahn, with passengers travelling on ICE Inter-City Express trains at speeds of up to 320 kph. Trains from Vienna to Berlin depart from Vienna Central Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) seven days a week at roughly hourly intervals, starting at around 7:00 a.m. and continuing until nearly midnight. Services can involve as many as three changes before terminating at Berlin-Hauptbahnhof, but these make little difference to journey durations during the day, which generally run at about 8¾-10 hours. Overnight trips from Vienna to Berlin usually take between 14-15 hours.

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    Vienna to Berlin Train Cost

    Average prices for trains from Vienna to Berlin when you book in advance

    Booking Period

    Average Price

    Same Day

    €157

    1 Day in Advance

    €128

    1 Week in Advance

    €98

    2 Weeks in Advance

    €84

    1 Month in Advance

    €71

    3 Months in Advance

    €59

    Vienna to Berlin Trains: General Information


    Travelers can usually offset some of cost of Vienna to Berlin train tickets by planning ahead and checking the prices before booking.

    • autobus Most Vienna to Berlin trains are run by Deutsche Bahn. Occasional trains are also run by ÖBB, Austria's national train company.
    • autobus All Vienna to Berlin trains require at least 1 transfer, usually in either Prague or Nuremberg. Other journeys require 2-4 transfers. All trains depart from Wien Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
    • autobus The Vienna to Berlin train journey takes as little as 8 hours and 47 minutes to arrive in Berlin.
    • autobus Most travelers book their Vienna to Berlin train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.




    Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Vienna to Berlin trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:

    • It is 18% cheaper on average to book a Vienna to Berlin train a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
    • Vienna to Berlin trains are 38% cheaper on average when booked a week ahead of the travel date.
    • Vienna to Berlin train costs are 55% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.

    Train tickets from Vienna to Berlin: when to book to save $

    Time Price Savings
    1 week earlier 34 €
    3 weeks earlier 20 €70%
    1 month before 22 €55.%
    2 months earlier 34 €0%
    3 months earlier 34 €0%


    Train companies often offer promotional prices and offers—by buying in advance—you can get access the best prices for trains in the U.S., Canada, and the major European railroad operators. Search on Omio to check prices and cheap train tickets from Vienna - Berlin. Easily find the most attractive rates and choose the your preferred route for your journey. Book and choose your mobile ticket: avoid the queues at the station and the added stress of printing your ticket.

    The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:

    • Buying your train ticket from Vienna - Berlin 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 70% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
    • If you book a ticket Vienna - Berlin with 2 months in advance you save up to about 0% compared to the initial price.
    • By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 0%.
    • On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.

    Travel Tips

    Trains from Vienna to Berlin
    Travel by train to Berlin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Berlin.
    FAQs
    Is travel by train currently allowed from Vienna, Austria to Berlin, Germany?

    Travel by train between Vienna, Austria and Berlin, Germany is: Partially open.

    Is international entry into Berlin from Vienna restricted?

    International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria

    Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Vienna?

    Entry Requirements:

    • Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
    • Pre-arrival health declaration
    • The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
    • Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

    What are the safety rules to follow in Berlin, Germany?

    The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

    • Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
    • Face mask required: Mandatory

    The above information was last checked on 9/20/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Vienna to Berlin closer to your date of departure here

    What is the restriction level for the return leg of a round trip journey from Berlin, Germany to Vienna, Austria?

    Return travel from Germany to Austria is: Partially open.

    Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Vienna from Berlin?

    Entry into Austria is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

    Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Berlin?

    Requirements for reentering:

    • Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
    • Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
    • Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
    • Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test

    What are the safety rules to follow in Vienna, Austria?

    The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

    • Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
    • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

    Last checked on 9/19/21. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to the travel date of your train to Vienna from Berlin.

    How much does a cheap train to Berlin from Vienna cost?
    Omio customers have found the cheapest trains from Vienna to Berlin to cost as little as $47 (€38)  in the next 7 days.
    What is the price of a train ticket to Berlin from Vienna?
    The train price between Vienna and Berlin is on average $56 (€45)  if you are looking to buy your tickets for this trip in the next 7 days.
    How many miles is it from Vienna to Berlin by train?
    The train distance from Vienna to Berlin is around 324 miles (523 km).
    How long is the train ride between Vienna and Berlin?
    The train time to Berlin from Vienna is on average 8 h 56 min  for the 324 miles (523 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Vienna to Berlin by train can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.
    What train station in Vienna goes to Berlin? What train station do I come into Berlin from Vienna?

    Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof   and arrive in Berlin Hbf.

    Where is the train station in Vienna to go to Berlin? Where is the train station in Berlin located?

    The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Wien Westbahnhof, is located 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city center of Vienna.

    The most popular arrival train station, Berlin Hbf, is located 1 mile (s) / 2 km away from the city center of Berlin.

    Which train companies should I travel with from Vienna to Berlin?
    Take the Vienna to Berlin train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB | S-Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route from Vienna to Berlin as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
    How many train services per day are there between Vienna and Berlin?
    On average, there are 2 trains a day from Vienna to Berlin. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
    When is the earliest train from Vienna to Berlin? When is the last train from Vienna to Berlin?
    The first Vienna to Berlin train departs at 5: 10 AM   and the last train from Vienna to Berlin leaves at 10: 20 PM. Check out the most up-to-date train schedule from Vienna to Berlin on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.
    How far in advance should I book a train ticket from Vienna to Berlin to get the best deals?
    If you book a train ticket from Vienna to Berlin within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $56 (€45) one way. However, we recommend booking your train in advance to get access to the best prices. Train tickets from Vienna to Berlin are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.
    Stations

    Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

    Vienna
    Berlin
    Wien Hbf
    Amenities
    Wien Westbahnhof
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