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Neues Museum
A major museum of ancient civilisations, known for monumental architecture and celebrated collections from Egypt and the Near East.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£34
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 16 m
Trains on 17 Sept
7
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bad Schandau to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bad Schandau to Berlin will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 7 trains from Bad Schandau to Berlin, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 172
S1 · IC 2172
S1 · IC 2176
S1 · IC 2174
RJ 382
RJ 382
RJ 176
RJ 174
RJ 172
S1 · IC 2176Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bad Schandau to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £298.
Distance: 186 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £298 Average Price | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bad Schandau to Berlin:
A train is £270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bad Schandau to Berlin costing on average £298.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 47m.
Flight takes on average 3h 31m.
The journey is about 36m faster (2h 20m by train vs 2h 56m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£28 vs £31). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bad Schandau to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 382 | On time 12:21 Bad Schandau station | 2h08 | 14:29 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 · IC 2176 | On time 12:44 Bad Schandau station | 2h47 | 15:31 Ostkreuz | 1 change | |
RJ 176 | On time 14:21 Bad Schandau station | 2h08 | 16:29 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 · IC 2174 | On time 14:44 Bad Schandau station | 2h50 | 17:34 Ostkreuz | 1 change | |
RJ 174 | On time 16:21 Bad Schandau station | 2h08 | 18:29 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 · IC 2172 | On time 16:44 Bad Schandau station | 2h47 | 19:31 Ostkreuz | 1 change | |
RJ 172 | On time 18:21 Bad Schandau station | 2h08 | 20:29 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bad Schandau to Berlin run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 186 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:50 |
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A major museum of ancient civilisations, known for monumental architecture and celebrated collections from Egypt and the Near East.
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A world-class art museum with European paintings, sculptures and decorative arts from the 13th to 18th centuries.
A historic boulevard linking major sights, lined with institutions, statues and elegant buildings that reflect central Berlin’s past.
A large central park with lakes, paths and lawns, perfect for walking, cycling and breaks between nearby landmarks and museums.
A spacious former airport turned public park, popular for cycling, sunset walks and an unusually open view of Berlin’s skyline.
Curried pork sausage sliced and served with ketchup and curry powder. A post-war Berlin classic, especially popular from street food stands.
Slow-cooked pork knuckle with crisp skin, usually served with peas, sauerkraut or purée. A hearty Berlin pub staple.
Berlin-style meatball of minced pork or mixed meat, commonly eaten hot or cold. A traditional everyday snack and tavern dish.
Elegant restaurant in Charlottenburg focused on refined Austrian and German cooking in a classic dining room.
Historic department store food hall with Berlin specialities, pastries and delicatessen counters in a lively grand setting.
Long-running Berlin institution known for currywurst and classic fast food near Zoologischer Garten. Casual and iconic.
Moderate for Western Europe: hostels and hotels vary widely, dining is fair-value, and public transport is good value for a capital city.
Service is usually not included. In restaurants, round up or tip about 5-10%. In cafés, round up small bills. For taxis, round up the fare or add about 5-10%.
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Most Bad Schandau to Berlin trains use the Bad Schandau to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Ostkreuz. Use this guide to compare Bad Schandau and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bad Schandau is 1 km from Bad Schandau city centre. Public transport options include:
Bad Schandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Elbterasse, Elbresidenz, Gambrinus, Elbflorenz
Wi-Fi is available at Bad Schandau. ATMs are available at Bad Schandau.
Ticket office support is available at Bad Schandau. Information desks are available at Bad Schandau.
Luggage storage is available at Bad Schandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bad Schandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bad Schandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bad Schandau.
Nearby hotels include Elbresidenz.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Ostkreuz is 4 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Ostkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: India Spice, Jelänger Jelieber, JAS, Schneeweiß
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Ostkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Ostkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Ostkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Ostkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Ostkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Ostkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Ostkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Ostkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, A&O Berlin Friedrichshain.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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