1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£54
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
4 h 19 m
Trains on 17 Sept
14
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 14 trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 477 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 22 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.
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26409 · ICE 555
26413 · ICE 557
IC 2204 · ICE 1547
ICE 847
ICE 545Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £131.
Distance: 477 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £131 Average Price | £71 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin costing on average £29.
A coach is £105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin costing on average £131.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Coach takes on average 7h 17m.
The journey is about 48m faster (4h 49m by train vs 5h 37m by car) and roughly £43 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£29 vs £71). 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 FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
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 Düsseldorf Hbf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 8:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 13:20 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h53 | 13:31 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h32 | 13:10 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
26409 · ICE 555 | On time 8:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h14 | 12:55 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 545 | On time 8:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 13:10 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 847 | On time 9:50 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 14:12 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2204 · ICE 1547 | On time 10:09 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h22 | 14:31 Berlin Spandau | 1 change | |
26413 · ICE 557 | On time 10:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h14 | 14:55 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h59 | 17:37 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 17:20 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h32 | 17:10 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 16:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h56 | 21:34 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 16:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h32 | 21:10 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 16:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 21:20 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 477 km distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 477 km |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 0:32 |
Last train 21:51 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf Hbf and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf 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: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
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 Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau 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: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
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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