1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£41
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£47
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
2 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
2 h 30 m
Trains on 07 Sept
5
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Pirna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Pirna will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Berlin to Pirna you need to make at least one change.
IC 2177 · S2
RJ 175 · S1
RJ 173 · S1
IC 2173 · S2
IC 2175 · S2
RJ 175 · S1
RJ 173 · S1
IC 2173 · S2
IC 2177 · S2
IC 2175 · S2Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Pirna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a flight costs an average of £219.
Distance: 178 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £219 Average Price | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Pirna:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Pirna costing on average £30.
A coach is £211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Pirna costing on average £219.
Other travel options to Pirna take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Flight takes on average 3h 20m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £29 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.
Direct services run with Alibus.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Pirna trains for tomorrow, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2173 · S2 | On time 8:28 Ostkreuz | 2h35 | 11:03 Pirna station | 1 change | |
RJ 173 · S1 | On time 9:28 Berlin Hbf | 2h23 | 11:51 Pirna station | 1 change | |
IC 2175 · S2 | On time 10:28 Ostkreuz | 2h35 | 13:03 Pirna station | 1 change | |
RJ 175 · S1 | On time 11:28 Berlin Hbf | 2h23 | 13:51 Pirna station | 1 change | |
IC 2177 · S2 | On time 12:28 Ostkreuz | 2h35 | 15:03 Pirna station | 1 change |
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Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Berlin to Pirna run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Discover the best of Pirna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pirna trip today.
Pirna’s main museum presents local history, art and the city’s Canaletto connections in a Renaissance house near the market square.
Memorial and documentation centre in the former Sonnenstein sanatorium, explaining the site’s history through sober, important exhibitions.
Small Richard Wagner museum in Graupa, focusing on the composer’s stay in the area and the origins of parts of Lohengrin.
Pirna’s central square is lined with colourful town houses, arcades and cafés, making it the best place to appreciate the old town atmosphere.
Elegant old-town street with restored façades, shops and historic details. It is ideal for a leisurely walk through Pirna’s Renaissance core.
Terraced gardens and paths below Sonnenstein offering broad views over the town, the Elbe and surrounding hills, especially attractive at sunset.
A Saxon pot roast marinated in vinegar and spices, then braised. It is a classic festive meat dish across the region around Pirna.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often enriched with root vegetables and sausage or bacon. It is a traditional warming meal in local homes and inns.
A rustic stew of potatoes, carrots, beans and pork or beef. This simple one-pot dish reflects traditional Saxon home cooking.
Refined restaurant in a historic townhouse with seasonal German cooking and a quieter atmosphere suited to a longer dinner.
Traditional brewery restaurant in Pirna’s old town serving hearty Saxon dishes and house beers in a historic, casual setting.
Cosy inn-style venue known for regional Saxon fare, local beers and a relaxed atmosphere close to the old town centre.
Moderate for Germany: accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than Dresden or Munich, while local transport and everyday cafés remain reasonably priced for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is customary in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Pirna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pirna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Pirna trains use the Berlin Hbf to Pirna station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Pirna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen 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: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
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.
Pirna 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: Bootshaus Pirna, Zum Bettelmönch, Le Café, Zum Anker
Wi-Fi is available at Pirna. ATMs are available at Pirna.
Ticket office support is available at Pirna. Information desks are available at Pirna.
Luggage storage is available at Pirna. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pirna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pirna: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pirna.
Nearby hotels include Pirn'scher Hof, Sächsischer Hof.
Pirna-Copitz is 1 km from Pirna city centre. Public transport options include:
Pirna-Copitz 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: Bootshaus Pirna, Zum Bettelmönch, Tapas Restaurant "Málaga", Le Café
Wi-Fi is available at Pirna-Copitz. ATMs are available at Pirna-Copitz.
Ticket office support is available at Pirna-Copitz. Information desks are available at Pirna-Copitz.
Luggage storage is available at Pirna-Copitz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pirna-Copitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pirna-Copitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pirna-Copitz.
Nearby hotels include Pirn'scher Hof, Sächsischer Hof, Deutsches Haus.
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