How to get from London to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from London to Berlin is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 577 miles (931 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $92 - $140 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $140 (€121) • 2 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or easyJet |
Take a bus or flight to travel 577 miles (931 km) between London and Berlin. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or easyJet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from London to Berlin.
The quickest and most popular way to get from London to Berlin is by air; a number of different airlines fly this route using several of the cities' airports. Those who prefer a more leisurely way of life can use the efficient train service or bus. A 930 km journey between these two cities will take quite a long time by train, but when flying you can arrive in Berlin less than 2 hours after take-off.
Return trips from Berlin to London are also available.
Eurolines and National Express operate occasional buses from London to Berlin. It is an overnight service leaving around 7:00 p.m. and arriving at midday the following day.
Trains from London to Berlin require a transfer at Brussels. First you will need to catch the Eurostar to Brussels from St Pancras mainline; this is a high speed train which passes through tunnels and idyllic countryside. From Brussels there is a direct train to Berlin. Overall journey times by train will be between 10 and 13 hours.
A number of carriers and airlines offer flights from London to Berlin including British Airways, Germanwings, Air Berlin, Ryanair and EasyJet. Frequent fliers will understand the importance of organization and forward planning to get the best possible prices. Most airlines fly from Gatwick into Berlin Schönefeld airport, which is small by international standards and located a fair distance from the city centre. However, for a more pleasant journey with added convenience, British Airways and Germanwings fly direct between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Berlin-Tegel, both of which are modern, convenient and well-equipped airports with good transport connections.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $60 (€53). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel to Berlin from London. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel between London and Berlin.
There are 2 ways to get from London to Berlin: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $92 (€80).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Berlin:
A bus is $48 (€41) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $140 (€121) from London to Berlin.
The distance from London to Berlin is approximately 577 miles (931 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Berlin:
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Yes, there are direct services available from London to Berlin with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Berlin as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from London to Berlin.
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