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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
$41
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Viersen to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viersen to Berlin will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from Viersen to Berlin without transferring at least once.
10304 · ICE 541
10107 · ICE 843
20065 · 10107 · ICE 843
10310 · ICE 141
10111 · ICE 543
10111 · ICE 543
10107 · ICE 843
10115 · ICE 845
20067 · 10111 · ICE 543
20069 · 10115 · ICE 845Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Viersen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 $40, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg 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 Viersen to Berlin:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Viersen to Berlin costing on average $121 (€99).
A bus is $127 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Viersen to Berlin costing on average $181 (€149).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
You'll arrive about 2h 8m sooner (4h 45m by train vs 6h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $121 (€99) compared to roughly $107 (€88) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Viersen to Berlin trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1545 | Delayed 8:06 AM Viersen station | 4h34 | 10:42 AM 10:42 AMBerlin-Charlottenburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
20071 · 10119 · ICE 545 | On time 8:21 AM Dülken | 4h49 | 1:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
10119 · ICE 545 | On time 8:30 AM Viersen station | 4h40 | 1:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10314 · ICE 143 | On time 8:45 AM Viersen station | 5h00 | 1:45 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20073 · ICE 547 | On time 9:21 AM Dülken | 5h49 | 3:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1547 | On time 10:06 AM Viersen station | 4h34 | 2:40 PM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
20075 · 10127 · ICE 547 | On time 10:21 AM Dülken | 4h49 | 3:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
10304 · ICE 541 | On time 3:45 AM Viersen station | 5h25 | 9:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20065 · ICE 543 | On time 5:21 AM Dülken | 5h49 | 11:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20065 · 10107 · ICE 843 | On time 5:21 AM Dülken | 4h51 | 10:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
10107 · ICE 843 | On time 5:30 AM Viersen station | 4h42 | 10:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20067 · ICE 845 | On time 6:21 AM Dülken | 5h51 | 12:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20067 · 10111 · ICE 543 | On time 6:21 AM Dülken | 4h49 | 11:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
10111 · ICE 543 | On time 6:30 AM Viersen station | 4h40 | 11:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10310 · ICE 141 | On time 6:45 AM Viersen station | 5h00 | 11:45 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Viersen to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 311 miles (502 km) distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
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