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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixTrain FlixTrain | 06:37 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h47 | 11:24 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
FlixTrain FlixTrain | 07:26 Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h33 | 13:59 Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 change | |
Deutsche Bahn ICE 545 | 08:51 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h25 | 13:16 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Deutsche Bahn ICE 616 | 08:52 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h24 | 13:16 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
Deutsche Bahn ICE 847 | 09:50 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 14:16 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
FlixTrain FlixTrain | 10:37 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h48 | 15:25 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Deutsche Bahn ICE 547 | 10:51 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h25 | 15:16 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Deutsche Bahn ICE 849 | 11:50 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 16:16 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
FlixTrain FlixTrain | 16:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h54 | 21:32 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
FlixTrain FlixTrain | 16:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h06 | 21:44 Berlin Ostbahnhof | 0 changesDirect |
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Fastest Journey
4 h 24 m
Average
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
478 km
Of the 10 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Berlin every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 477 km |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 7 |
Train providers 2 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
You can travel by train from Düsseldorf to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Berlin from Düsseldorf. 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 Düsseldorf to Berlin train information:
Taking the train is an excellent way to travel from Dusseldorf to Berlin. Every day, there are between 12-16 direct services between the two cities, and plenty of indirect options which often take just a little longer. Expect a total journey time of between 4 and 5 hours, whatever time trains depart.
Trains between Dusseldorf and Berlin are operated by two companies: Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Flixtrain. DB tends to offer slightly more trains for travellers, although Flixtrain offers services into Spandau station, while DB trains only terminate at Berlin's Hauptbahnhof.
Passengers can expect journeys to Berlin from Dusseldorf to take between 4 hours 17 minutes and 5 hours 55 minutes, so there's some variation between different departures. Generally, DB services are around 40 minutes faster than Flixtrain alternatives, but even then most Flixtrain trains get to Berlin in under 5 hours.
There are plenty of daily departures from Dusseldorf to Berlin. Whenever travellers need to make the journey, they can expect a choice of 12-16 direct services, with no changes needed at any stage. Services start soon after 4:30 a.m., and run until shortly before midnight, so almost all schedules will be catered for. An overnight service is available for passengers needing to arrive early in the morning.
Departure train station: All trains to Berlin depart from the Dusseldorf's Hauptbahnhof. Thos transferring from flights into Dusseldorf Airport can take the S11 train directly to the station, which takes around 12 minutes. The Stadtbahn Metro service also connects the Hauptbahnhof with most areas of Dusseldorf, so finding a route to catch trains won't be tricky.
Arrival strain tations: Most trains to Berlin from Dusseldorf will arrive at Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Located very close to the centre of the city, the Hauptbahnhof is just 10 minutes from Alexanderplatz via the Berlin Metro, and also has plenty of overground connections to outlying suburbs, while Airport Express trains run to Schonefeld and express buses serve Tegel. Some trains may arrive at Spandau station. From there, visitors can catch the U-7 metro line to the city centre or the S-Bahn. In both cases, expect a 25-30 minute transfer time.
When departing from Düsseldorf, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Düsseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Airport station. When arriving in Berlin, you can end your trip in train stations like Berlin Hbf, Berlin Südkreuz station, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Berlin Spandau, Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station and Berlin Zoologischer Garten.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 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.
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