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Pergamonmuseum – Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights of the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi’s immersive panorama while the main museum is closed.
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$193
Fastest journey
6 h 31 m
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels Hbf to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wels Hbf to Berlin Hbf will cost around $193 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
It's difficult to get from Wels Hbf to Berlin Hbf without transferring at least once.
ICE 1224 · ICE 1506
RE5+
ICE 1508+
IC 542
IC 542 · ICE 1508+
79022
IC 545+
RJX 160 · ICE 1508+
79022
REX 50+
4067 · ICE 1006
ICE 1224 · ICE 1506
IC 542 · ICE 1508+
79022
RE5+
ICE 1508+
IC 542
IC 544 · RJX 262 · ICE 1006
RJX 262+
ICE 1006+
IC 544Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wels Hbf to Berlin Hbf:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $155 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average $225 (€181).
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
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 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 Wels Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:10 AM Wels Hbf | 9h19 | 4:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:46 AM Wels Hbf | 7h37 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:46 AM Wels Hbf | 7h37 | 4:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:46 PM Wels Hbf | 7h37 | 8:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
REX 50+ 4067 · ICE 1006 | On time 8:10 AM Wels Hbf | 9h13 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 545+ RJX 262 · ICE 1006 | On time 8:16 AM Wels Hbf | 9h07 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 545+ RJX 262 · ICE 506 | On time 8:16 AM Wels Hbf | 9h13 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 545+ RJX 160+ 79022+ ICE 1508 | On time 8:16 AM Wels Hbf | 8h06 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Wels Hbf to Berlin Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 8h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 12:46. The fastest train covers the 302 miles (487 km) distance in 6h 31m.
Distance 302 miles (487 km) |
Average train duration 8h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 6h 31m |
First train 6:46 AM |
Last train 12:46 PM |
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Interim exhibition presenting highlights of the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi’s immersive panorama while the main museum is closed.
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