Trains from Vienna to Berlin
The cheapest trains
from Vienna
to Berlin
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Berlin will cost around $ 184 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 70.
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Vienna to Berlin
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The fastest trains
from Vienna
to Berlin
Fastest Journey
7 h 43 m
Average
9 h 55 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
524 km
Of the 32 train that leave Vienna for Berlin every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct train cover the 524 km distance in an average of 9 h 55 m but if you time it right, some train will get you there in just 7 h 43 m .
The slowest train will take 15 h 59 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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Journey Summary
Vienna to Berlin Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 11 hours 51 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $49 | |
| Trains depart from: | Vienna | |
| Trains arrive in: | Berlin | |
| Distance: | 524 km | |
| Train Companies: | ÖBB | Euro City (EC), 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.
Most Vienna to Berlin trains are run by Deutsche Bahn. Occasional trains are also run by ÖBB, Austria's national train company.- 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.
- The Vienna to Berlin train journey takes as little as 8 hours and 47 minutes to arrive in Berlin.
- 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.
Taking the Train from Vienna
Passengers can board trains from Vienna to Berlin at the newly renovated Vienna Central Station, which is part of a major redevelopment that includes apartments and a shopping and leisure complex. Located where Laxenburger Strasse intersects with the Wiedner Gurtel (the Vienna ring road), it is 5 minutes from Vienna's city centre via the U1 underground line, which stops at the station every 3-4 minutes, and it's also serviced from early morning to late evening by the 13A and 69A buses and the 18, D and O tram lines.
Getting into Berlin by Train
From the majesty of the Brandenberg Gate to the last remnants of the Berlin Wall, Germany's capital is full of reminders of a turbulent past, but it's also an exuberant, fun-loving city packed with some of the best nightclubs and restaurants in Europe as well as world-class galleries and museums. The arrival point for trains from Vienna to Berlin is Berlin Hauptbahnhof located in the center of Berlin. Berlin Hauptbahnhof is located on both Berlin's U-Bahn and S-Bahn networks.
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