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Völklinger Hütte
Main visitor museum in the former ironworks, combining industrial heritage, large-scale installations and changing cultural exhibitions.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Völklingen
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£113
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£114
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
6 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
7 h 33 m
Trains on 20 Sept
8
Distance
586 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Völklingen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Völklingen will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
Fast trains
To travel from Berlin to Völklingen you need to make at least 2 changes.
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15:279h18Berlin0:45Völklingen£1131One-way2 changes- 17:248h06Berlin1:30Völklingen£1131One-way2 changes
- 5:277h59Berlin13:26Völklingen£1141One-way2 changes
- 8:316h55Berlin15:26Völklingen£1141One-way2 changes
- 9:277h59Berlin17:26Völklingen£1141One-way2 changes
- 8:316h55Berlin15:26Völklingen£1141One-way2 changes
- 14:316h55Berlin21:26Völklingen£1141One-way2 changes
- 5:277h59Berlin13:26Völklingen£1141One-way2 changes
- 9:277h59Berlin17:26Völklingen£1141One-way2 changes
- 11:277h59Berlin19:26Völklingen£1141One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin to Völklingen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Völklingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. 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 coach costs an average of £69, while a flight costs an average of £538.
Distance: 586 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£104 Average Price | £538 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £95 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Völklingen is a coach with an average price of £69.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Völklingen:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Völklingen costing on average £104.
A coach is £469 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Völklingen costing on average £538.
The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Völklingen is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 31m.
Other travel options to Völklingen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Coach takes on average 13h 16m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Völklingen including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (7h 7m by train vs 7h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £104 compared to roughly £95 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.
Live departures
Berlin to Völklingen train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Völklingen trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 9:31 Berlin | 6h55 | 16:26 Völklingen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Völklingen
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Trains from Berlin to Völklingen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 586 km distance in 6h 22m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £40
Distance 586 km |
Average train duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 22m |
First train 1:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 84 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £40
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Völklingen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Berlin and Völklingen from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
6h 22m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£70
Deutsche Bahn frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Völklingen
Things to do in Völklingen
Discover the best of Völklingen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Völklingen trip today.
- Recommended
Ferrodrom
Museum area within the ironworks showing production history, machinery and workers’ world in an atmospheric original setting.
- Recommended
Ausstellungshallen Völklinger Hütte
Contemporary art presentations staged inside the ironworks halls, where changing exhibitions meet a dramatic industrial backdrop.
- Recommended
Saarufer Völklingen
Green riverside area along the Saar, suitable for gentle walks, cycling and watching local life away from the industrial core.
- Recommended
Warndtwald
Wooded local recreation area in the Warndt landscape, popular for walking and fresh air with a more natural side of Völklingen.
Poststraße
Central pedestrian shopping street with everyday town life, handy for a walk between churches, cafés and local shops.
- Gluten-free
Dibbelabbes
A hearty Saarland potato dish, traditionally fried with onions and often served with apple sauce or cured meat. It is a classic regional comfort food.
Gefillde
Potato dumplings filled with seasoned minced meat and served with sauerkraut. This is one of the best-known traditional dishes of Saarland.
Geheirate Suppe
A simple regional potato and leek soup, often enriched with cream and sausage. It reflects the rustic home cooking of Saarland.
Restaurant Zum Wurstmichel
Traditional German dining in Völklingen with hearty regional dishes, grilled meats and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Restaurant Ratskeller
Established restaurant near the Völklinger Hütte area, known for seasonal German cooking and a more polished setting.
Gasthaus Bürgerstuben
Casual local venue serving Saarland and German classics, with generous portions and an unfussy atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Germany: meals and local transport are reasonable, while hotel prices can rise on busy dates. Costs are similar to other smaller western German cities.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for a budget meal.
- Mid-range
- €18-30 per person for a mid-range meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- €2.50-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10%. For taxis, round up the fare. In cafés, small change or rounding up is standard.
FAQs: Berlin to Völklingen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Völklingen 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 Völklingen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Berlin to Völklingen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £70, while the average price tends to be around £104.
The train journey from Berlin to Völklingen covers a distance of 586 km and takes approximately 6h 22m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Berlin to Völklingen is 586 km.
The first train from Berlin to Völklingen leaves at 1:01.
The last train from Berlin to Völklingen departs at 23:55.
Trains from Berlin to Völklingen run approximately 8 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Berlin to Völklingen.
To get from Berlin to Völklingen, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Berlin to Völklingen.
The train station in Berlin that goes to Völklingen is Berlin Hbf, and it arrives at Völklingen station.
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Völklingen is by coach, costing approximately £40.
Booking trains from Berlin to Völklingen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Berlin to Völklingen offers varied scenery, with views of the lush greenery of the German countryside, quaint villages, and stretches of the scenic Saarland region, known for its rolling hills and rivers.
A day trip from Berlin to Völklingen is not feasible as the journey takes 6h 22m. There are 8 trains per day available for this 586 km journey.
A visit to Völklingen typically requires one to two days to explore its main attractions, including the Völklinger Hütte UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Yes, you can take the train from Berlin to Völklingen.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Völklingen
Most Berlin to Völklingen trains use the Berlin Hbf to Völklingen station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Völklingen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Berlin
Arrival train stations in Völklingen
Which Berlin station do trains to Völklingen leave from?
Trains from Berlin to Völklingen leave from Berlin Hbf. The station is 3 km from Berlin city centre at Europaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, Germany.
Berlin HbfEuropaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, Germany
City-centre transport
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRb23, Re2, Rb14, Re7, Fex · 5m · £3 · every ~6 min
U5 · 8m · £3 · every ~25 min
BusN40, 142 · 12m · £2 · every ~8 min
170, 270, 170A, 157A, 157 · 18m · £0.90
TramM8 · 13m · £3 · every ~12 min
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Which Völklingen station do trains from Berlin arrive at?
Trains from Berlin to Völklingen arrive at Völklingen. Völklingen is 1 km from Völklingen city centre.
VölklingenVölklingen, Rathausstr. 55, 66333 Völklingen
City-centre transport
Getting to Völklingen from Völklingen city centre
Bus188, 182, 110, 189, 187, 186, 185, 184, 181, 180 · 7m · every ~18 min
Völklingen train station facilities and services
Völklingen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Urfa Kebap, Hong Kong City, Antalya Restaurant, Café Umwalzer
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Völklingen. ATMs are available at Völklingen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Völklingen. Information desks are available at Völklingen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Völklingen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Völklingen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Völklingen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Völklingen.
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