The cheapest and fastest trains from Halle to Berlin
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Halle to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halle to Berlin will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 31 trains that leave Halle for Berlin every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.
ICE 150023:151h08Halle(Saale) Hbf0:23Berlin Hbf£191One-way0 changes
ICE 150221:151h07Halle(Saale) Hbf22:22Berlin Hbf£201One-way0 changes
FlixTrain20:461h07Halle(Saale) Hbf21:53Berlin Südkreuz station£201One-way0 changes
FlixTrain20:461h14Halle(Saale) Hbf22:00Berlin Hbf£201One-way0 changes
FlixTrain10:491h04Halle(Saale) Hbf11:53Berlin Südkreuz station£241One-way0 changes
FlixTrain10:491h04Halle(Saale) Hbf11:53Berlin Südkreuz station£241One-way0 changes
FlixTrain20:461h07Halle(Saale) Hbf21:53Berlin Südkreuz station£201One-way0 changes
FlixTrain16:461h07Halle(Saale) Hbf17:53Berlin Südkreuz station£471One-way0 changes
FlixTrain12:461h07Halle(Saale) Hbf13:53Berlin Südkreuz station£281One-way0 changes
FlixTrain14:461h07Halle(Saale) Hbf15:53Berlin Südkreuz station£361One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Halle to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halle to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 152 km
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1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Halle to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Halle to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S5X · ICE 806 | On time 6:31 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h59 | 8:30 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 936 | On time 7:43 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h11 | 8:54 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1104 | On time 8:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 9:23 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 804 | On time 8:55 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h10 | 10:05 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1604 | On time 9:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 10:23 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1102 | On time 10:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 11:23 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:49 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h04 | 11:53 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:49 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h11 | 12:00 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 802 | On time 10:55 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h10 | 12:05 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1602 | On time 11:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 12:23 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1100 | On time 12:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 13:23 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:46 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h43 | 14:29 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:46 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h14 | 14:00 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:46 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h07 | 13:53 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 800 | On time 12:55 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h10 | 14:05 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1600 | On time 13:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h07 | 14:22 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1008 | On time 14:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 15:23 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 14:46 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h43 | 16:29 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 14:46 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h14 | 16:00 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 14:46 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h07 | 15:53 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1508 | On time 15:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h07 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1006 | On time 16:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 17:23 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 16:46 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h14 | 18:00 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 16:46 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h07 | 17:53 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 16:46 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h43 | 18:29 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 20:46 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h07 | 21:53 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 20:46 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h14 | 22:00 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1502 | On time 21:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h07 | 22:22 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1000 | On time 22:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 23:23 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1500 | On time 23:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h08 | 0:23 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · S2 · 3362 | 23:26 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2h34 | 2:00 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Halle to Berlin
Trains from Halle to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Halle to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Halle and Berlin from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Halle to Berlin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halle 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Halle and Berlin
Most Halle to Berlin trains use the Halle(Saale) Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Südkreuz. Use this guide to compare Halle and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Halle station do trains to Berlin leave from?
Getting to Halle(Saale) Hbf from Halle city centre
Halle(Saale) Hbf is 1 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle(Saale) Hbf train station facilities and services
Halle(Saale) 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 and drink
Food options include: Schweizer Hof, Shiva, Maxi Bistro, Mr. Baguettkov
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. ATMs are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. Information desks are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Halle(Saale) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Halle(Saale) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Schweizer Hof, Dorint Hotel.
Getting to Halle Wohnstadt Nord from Halle city centre
Halle Wohnstadt Nord is 4 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle Wohnstadt Nord train station facilities and services
Halle Wohnstadt Nord 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: Rostbratwurstgrill, China Garden, Domino's, Pizza One
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Halle Wohnstadt Nord. ATMs are available at Halle Wohnstadt Nord.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Halle Wohnstadt Nord. Information desks are available at Halle Wohnstadt Nord.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Halle Wohnstadt Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Halle Wohnstadt Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Halle Wohnstadt Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle Wohnstadt Nord.
Getting to Halle-Nietleben from Halle city centre
Halle-Nietleben is 4 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle-Nietleben train station facilities and services
Halle-Nietleben 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: Bambusstübchen, Gaststätte & Pension - Zur Quelle, Heidecafe, Quo vadis
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Halle-Nietleben. ATMs are available at Halle-Nietleben.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Halle-Nietleben. Information desks are available at Halle-Nietleben.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Halle-Nietleben. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Halle-Nietleben: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Halle-Nietleben: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle-Nietleben.
Which Berlin station do trains from Halle arrive at?
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Getting to Berlin Gesundbrunnen from Berlin city centre
Berlin Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen train station facilities and services
Berlin Gesundbrunnen 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 and drink
Food options include: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
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