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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erkelenz to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erkelenz to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $480.
Distance: 318 miles (513 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$117 Average price | $480 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Erkelenz to Berlin
Compare the available ways to get from Erkelenz to Berlin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erkelenz to Berlin:
A bus is $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erkelenz to Berlin costing on average $117 (€98).
A bus is $425 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erkelenz to Berlin costing on average $480 (€401).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 39m.
You'll arrive about 1h 48m sooner (5h 10m by train vs 6h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $117 (€98) compared to roughly $109 (€91) 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Erkelenz to Berlin
How to get from Erkelenz to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erkelenz to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:10 PM 14h10 Erkelenz 10:20 AM Berlin $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:10 PM 14h10 Erkelenz 10:20 AM Berlin $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:20 PM 10h10 Erkelenz 3:30 AM Berlin $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erkelenz to Berlin:
A bus is $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erkelenz to Berlin costing on average $117 (€98).
A bus is $425 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erkelenz to Berlin costing on average $480 (€401).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 39m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erkelenz and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erkelenz station and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Roermond, Godsweerdersingel (Station) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, TAP Portugal, Condor Flugdienst, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Smartwings to go to Berlin by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 5 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings.
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