Cheap train tickets from Düsseldorf to Berlin
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Berlin will cost around £ 18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 18.
Train schedule Düsseldorf to Berlin
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Fastest train times from Düsseldorf to Berlin
Fastest Journey
4 h 37 m
Average
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
478 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Berlin every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 478 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 5 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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Train Information between Düsseldorf and Berlin
 | Distance | 296 miles (477 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 37 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £24 (€27) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Düsseldorf to Berlin cover the 296 miles (477 km) long route taking on average 4 h 37 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £24, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £13. Travellers depart most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
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Deutsche Bahn from Düsseldorf to Berlin
Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Berlin from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Düsseldorf to Berlin train.
Düsseldorf to Berlin train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 5 h 5 min
- Average Price: £16
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 8 a day
Deutsche Bahn 's current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your train between Düsseldorf and Berlin are the following:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Normal conditions apply
Trains from Dusseldorf to Berlin
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.
Which train companies travel from Dusseldorf to Berlin?
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.
How long is the train from Dusseldorf to Berlin?
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.
How many trains are there from Dusseldorf to Berlin?
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Dusseldorf to Berlin?
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.
Travel Tips
Some of the Düsseldorf train stations to Berlin you can start your journey from include Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal and Düsseldorf-Benrath. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Berlin include Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving in Berlin Hbf.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf and travel around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Berlin Hbf and need to travel approximately 1.7 miles (2.8 km) from the train station to the city centre in Berlin.
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