How to travel from Düsseldorf to Berlin

There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Berlin is a bus with an average price of €28.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Berlin:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Berlin costing on average €67.

A bus is €333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Berlin costing on average €361.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 15m.

Bus takes on average 9h 12m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Berlin is approximately 297 miles (478 km).

The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Berlin is:

• Around 21 trains per day.
• Around 18 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Berlin:

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Berlin by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Berlin by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Berlin with the following travel companies:

• 16 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
• 6 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings.
• 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Dresden, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Berlin to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Berlin, explore the vibrant street art scene in Kreuzberg, enjoy a leisurely boat tour on the River Spree, and visit the bustling markets at Mauerpark. Experience the nightlife in the trendy district of Friedrichshain and attend a classical concert at the Berlin Philharmonic. Discover iconic sights like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial, Museum Island, Reichstag Building, and Charlottenburg Palace.

To fully experience Berlin's major attractions, museums, and vibrant culture, spending about 3 to 4 days is ideal. This allows time to explore landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and the Berlin Wall, while also enjoying the city's unique neighborhoods and cuisine.