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The cheapest and fastest trains from Duisburg to Berlin

Showing times and prices for 28 Apr

Cheapest price

£36

Average price

£82

Fastest journey

4 h 6 m

Average duration

4 h 10 m

Trains per day

Distance

471 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Duisburg to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Duisburg to Berlin will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.

Fast trains

Of the 10 trains that leave Duisburg for Berlin every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 471 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 16 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.

FlixTrain · FlixTrain

07:416h18

Duisburg Hbf

13:59Berlin Südkreuz station

£361One-way

1 change

FlixTrain

06:514h33

Duisburg Hbf

11:24Berlin Hbf

£401One-way

0 changes

FlixTrain

16:514h41

Duisburg Hbf

21:32Berlin Hbf

£411One-way

0 changes

FlixTrain

10:514h34

Duisburg Hbf

15:25Berlin Hbf

£411One-way

0 changes

FlixTrain

16:514h54

Duisburg Hbf

21:45Berlin Ostbahnhof

£411One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Duisburg to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£43 Average Price	£31 Average Price Cheapest	£193 Average Price
5h 28m average duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 17m average duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 57m average duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions	1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Duisburg to Berlin train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday 27 April

Last updated at 19:59

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
ICE 100	On time 21:52 Duisburg Hbf	5h44	03:36 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
Monday 28 April
FlixTrain	04:51 Duisburg Hbf	4h33	09:24 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
FlixTrain · FlixTrain	05:41 Duisburg Hbf	6h18	11:59 Berlin Südkreuz station	1 change
ICE 845	On time 06:09 Duisburg Hbf	4h07	10:16 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 1545	On time 06:35 Duisburg Hbf	4h16	10:51 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 545	On time 07:10 Duisburg Hbf	4h06	11:16 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 847	On time 08:09 Duisburg Hbf	4h07	12:16 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 757	On time 08:35 Duisburg Hbf	4h16	12:51 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
FlixTrain	08:51 Duisburg Hbf	4h34	13:25 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
FlixTrain	14:51 Duisburg Hbf	4h41	19:32 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
FlixTrain	14:51 Duisburg Hbf	4h54	19:45 Berlin Ostbahnhof	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Duisburg to Berlin?

The best time to book your train from Duisburg to Berlin is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Duisburg to Berlin route.

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Pro

clean train

It was one of the best trips, it was clean and hygienic, uninterrupted internet and a generous weekend atmosphere, I forgot to look outside as I was having a great time. The mirrors in the toilets were clean. My food was delivered quickly and fresh. My coffee was very tasty. I enjoyed everything, as I liked everything, I can only recommend it. Great ride!

Pro

There was air conditioning

That was a journey in 2nd class. I travelled alone. What I liked best was the air conditioning, which made sure it didn't get too hot. It was very comfortable on the train and there was a table by the seat where you could eat. The staff were very friendly. My train arrived on time. I felt comfortable when I used the toilets. I can only recommend the trip as my ticket was also relatively cheap. Great food was also available.

Pro

On time

Seat found

Few passengers, train was empty

Nice staff

Delicious food in bistro

Cons

Relatively expensive

Slow internet

Toilet was a bit dirty

The train was really pleasantly empty then and actually on time. I found a seat on the train itself, which made me happy. The train staff were very friendly and talkative, especially because of the Corona time. The journey was without any problems and we reached Berlin on time. The wifi was unfortunately not the best, despite a good connection, the internet was very slow. Unfortunately, the toilets were not completely clean either, there was a lot of rubbish lying around. Otherwise, the journey was really pleasant, the ride was quiet and relaxed, power sockets at the seat worked, the food in the bistro was delicious and warm and the train attendants were in a good mood, so the station announcements were listened to with pleasure. The trip to Berlin was for private reasons, so the price was a bit expensive by my standards, precisely because there was not much demand at the time. However, since there was no alternative means of transport and the car would have been much more expensive in comparison, the price-performance ratio is okay.

Pro

very favourable

This was a very cheap ride, but provided a lot. I didn't notice anything that was negative, for a very cheap price everything was right. My train arrived on time and the wifi had full bars. The service was reactively reasonable for the price. It was quiet on the train. In addition, the staff were very nice. The toilets were also very clean. There is not one thing that was negative, so I am very happy to recommend the trip.

Pro

The friendliness of the staff

I really enjoyed the trip to Berlin. There was very good staff, so I enjoyed the trip. The food looked very tasty, which it was. I think there were also very tasty sweets on the menu. I also liked the ice cream extremely well. The internet worked very well, so I was able to download everything without any problems. The seats were also very comfortable. I also had a lot of space there. What really shocked me was that the staff were very attentive to hygiene. What was also very good was that my train arrived on time. I would gladly recommend it to others. The whole thing gets five out of five stars from me. I also felt comfortable using the toilets. The biggest reason why this ride gets five stars out of five is the value for money.

Pro

Air conditioning

This is a relatively fresh ride, by that I mean I rode 10 days ago. I really only have positive memories. The staff were very friendly and my ticket was relatively cheap for a 2nd class journey. I still have a very positive memory of the toilets, as they were very cool in design. The air conditioning also worked without any problems. A journey that is highly recommendable. In addition, my wifi was great and it was quiet on the train.

Pro

Drive

Cons

Delay

I wanted to go to an old friend's house after Christmas because she was having an operation and I wanted to visit her. I got the ticket without any problems and the price was quite ok for a journey in the ICE. The seats were comfortable and the wifi had a good connection while travelling, the socket was unfortunately broken in my seat but it wasn't really tragic. One of the negative things was the hygiene in the toilet.... Beer bottle in the sink, painted walls and toilet paper everywhere. It was also disgusting and unhygienic. Despite these negative events, the punctuality was 10 times more unpleasant than the hygiene. We often had to stop on the way and we didn't get any clear information. Then I arrived later than expected and missed my bus. I would give it a -10 for the journey and the DB.

Pro

Hygiene

The journey was recent and was my outward journey, which I can recommend. I had wifi and a power socket at my seat. My seat was very comfortable and the train was very quiet. If you needed food, you were provided with it. The staff were very friendly and you had many reservation options. What was great was that we were always told when we were arriving, which I thought was great. It was also very hygienic and clean. The train was on time and we didn't have to change trains. The price/performance ratio is very good. In general, 5 out of 5 stars. Top!

Pro

Modern train

Train was on time

Nice conductor

Cons

Toilet ear dirty

First of all I have to say that I have to praise the equipment and the cleanliness in the train, because there were 4 sockets at our seat, free wifi and another table, it doesn't get better than that. The seats were comfortable and the train had a pleasant temperature. However, the toilet was the worse, there was no toilet paper and in addition the floor was smeared with toilet paper and so on and had to go in another compartment. Price was reasonable.

Pro

Good price

On time

Cons

Cleanliness

I travelled from Duisburg to Berlin on the Flixtrain and must say it was a pleasant journey. Google train has a power socket under my seat but there was no wifi. The service was also very good, the staff were very friendly and I was able to make reservations over the internet from the comfort of my own home. About the cleanliness. The toilets were not so clean, but the rest of the train was clean. Technically, the price-performance ratio was very good, I only paid 20€. The train was also only 2 minutes late, which was pretty okay. In summary, it was a trip that was very worthwhile for €20 and I can only recommend it.

Pro

Punctuality

Cons

None

The journey home started with a positive surprise: the train was on time to the minute. The cleaning staff also did a really excellent job. I would definitely say that the price of the ticket is definitely customer-friendly. The atmosphere on the train was also restful and relaxing. The online site was also very well organised.

Pro

Clean

Personnel

Comfortable

Cons

Catering

Sockets

WIFI

The journey was very relaxed and pleasant. The Deutsche Bahn staff were very courteous and friendly. I have nothing to criticise here. Unfortunately, there are not enough sockets on the train and the wifi is very poor. Something definitely needs to be done here.

Pro

Service

Comfortable

Cleanliness

Cons

Catering

WIFI

Sockets

The journey today was very pleasant and relaxed. The Deutsche Bahn employee was very friendly and courteous. I sat very comfortably today and everything was really super clean. I have nothing to criticise here. However, there are not enough sockets on the train and the internet leaves a lot to be desired. Something definitely needs to be done here. What I also have to criticise today was the catering.

Pro

Less stressful than by car

Arrived quickly

Quiet

Cons

Price

Start: Duisburg Hbf 17.12 departure 06:08 track 13 ICE 843 and arrival was 10:14 in Berlin Hbf, because we wanted to Berlin Potsdam, we had to change at the main station to a RE 3345 departure 10:3 and arrival was 10:34. The ICE was clean and quiet. The seats were as expected very comfortable with plenty of power sockets. The RE was a bit crowded (typical for Berlin) and therefore louder. We much prefer travelling by train to by car as it is simply less stressful.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Duisburg to Berlin

Germany

Trains from Duisburg to Berlin run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

470 km

Average train duration

4h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

£13

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 5m

First train

05:51

Last train

22:57

Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains Duisburg to Berlin

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains will get you to Berlin from Duisburg from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Duisburg to Berlin. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Deutsche Bahn from Duisburg to Berlin train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: £61
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 15 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains to Berlin from Duisburg. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

FlixTrain from Duisburg to Berlin train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: £18
FlixTrain frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Duisburg to Berlin train

FAQs: Travel by train from Duisburg to Berlin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Duisburg to Berlin.

Cheap train tickets from Duisburg to Berlin can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Duisburg to Berlin is £39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Duisburg and Berlin is on average 4 h 5 min for the 291 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Berlin from Duisburg by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Duisburg to Berlin leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Duisburg to Berlin leaves at 23: 58.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Duisburg to Berlin without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. There are 7 direct trains from Duisburg to Berlin each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Duisburg to Berlin train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to Berlin from Duisburg as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Duisburg Hbf, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Berlin from Duisburg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Duisburg to Berlin by train is June.

You have options as you can travel to Berlin from Duisburg 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Duisburg and Berlin

Duisburg

Berlin

The major train station for departures in Duisburg is Duisburg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Duisburg Hbf for your trip from Duisburg to Berlin.

Duisburg Hbf Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Duisburg Hbf, Portsmouthplatz 1, 47051 Duisburg

Ticket Office Hours

Monday: 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00

Dining

Bellagio
Restaurant Mediteran
Café Dobbelstein
Da Roberto

Hotel

Ibis
Plaza
Mercure
Hotel Goldener Hahn

The major train station for arrivals in Berlin is Berlin Zoologischer Garten. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Zoologischer Garten for your journey to Berlin from Duisburg.

Berlin Zoologischer Garten Wifi