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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Berlin
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
4 h 27 m
Average duration
4 h 46 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Berlin will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 41 trains that leave Heidelberg for Berlin every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 479 km distance in an average of 4 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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.
FlixTrain7:065h19Heidelberg Hbf12:25Berlin Südkreuz station£341One-way0 changes- FlixTrain7:065h28Heidelberg Hbf12:34Berlin Hbf£341One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain9:065h24Heidelberg Hbf14:30Berlin Südkreuz station£351One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain9:065h41Heidelberg Hbf14:47Berlin Hbf£351One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain9:065h53Heidelberg Hbf14:59Berlin Spandau£411One-way0 changes
IC 2012 · ICE 959114:164h27Heidelberg Hbf18:43Berlin Spandau£1611One-way1 change- FlixTrain11:064h47Heidelberg Hbf15:53Berlin Südkreuz station£561One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain13:064h47Heidelberg Hbf17:53Berlin Südkreuz station£1051One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain13:064h54Heidelberg Hbf18:00Berlin Hbf£1051One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain11:064h54Heidelberg Hbf16:00Berlin Hbf£561One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Heidelberg to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £81.
Distance: 479 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£60 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £156 Average Price |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Heidelberg to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Berlin trains for today, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 60470 · ICE 649 | Delayed 23:03 1:03Heidelberg Hbf | 6h39 | 5:43 5:43Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 698 | Delayed 0:15 2:02Heidelberg Hbf | 6h04 | 6:40 6:40Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 619 · ICE 804 | Delayed 0:32 2:19Heidelberg Hbf | 7h46 | 8:17 8:17Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| Friday 10 July | |||||
| IC 60470 · ICE 649 | On time 1:03 Heidelberg Hbf | 6h39 | 7:42 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 698 | 2:11 Heidelberg Hbf | 6h27 | 8:38 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 618 · ICE 827 · ICE 804 | Delayed 3:43 Heidelberg Hbf | 6h22 | 8:20 8:20Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 618 · ICE 934 | 3:43 Heidelberg Hbf | 7h11 | 10:54 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 776 · ICE 543 | 5:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h22 | 11:10 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 378 | On time 6:02 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h32 | 11:34 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1098 · ICE 1138 | On time 6:46 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h15 | 12:01 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain | 7:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h19 | 12:25 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain | 7:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h28 | 12:34 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| S2 · ICE 774 · ICE 545 | On time 7:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h36 | 13:10 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 19344 · ICE 376 | On time 8:11 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h23 | 13:34 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1096 · ICE 1074 · ICE 847 | On time 8:46 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h26 | 14:12 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| FlixTrain | 9:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h53 | 14:59 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain | 9:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h24 | 14:30 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain | 9:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h41 | 14:47 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19260 · ICE 692 | On time 9:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h29 | 14:39 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 772 · ICE 547 | On time 9:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h37 | 15:10 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| RE 93562 · ICE 374 | On time 10:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h24 | 15:34 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain | 11:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h23 | 16:29 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain | 11:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 4h47 | 15:53 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain | 11:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 4h54 | 16:00 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| S2 · ICE 770 · ICE 549 | On time 11:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h37 | 17:10 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| S2 · ICE 1910 · ICE 549 | On time 11:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h37 | 17:10 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 19266 · ICE 372 | On time 12:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h24 | 17:34 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain | 13:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 4h54 | 18:00 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain | 13:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 4h47 | 17:53 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain | 13:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h23 | 18:29 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
| RE 11892 · ICE 598 | On time 13:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h28 | 18:38 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 9591 | 13:42 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h01 | 18:43 Berlin Spandau | 1 change | |
| 19270 · ICE 370 | On time 14:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h23 | 19:33 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2012 · ICE 9591 | 14:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 4h27 | 18:43 Berlin Spandau | 1 change | |
| ICE 210 · ICE 1130 | On time 14:46 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h15 | 20:01 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| 19272 · ICE 596 | On time 15:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h31 | 20:41 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 576 · ICE 643 | 15:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h37 | 21:10 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| RE 26341 · ICE 278 | On time 16:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h23 | 21:33 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| 19276 · ICE 594 | On time 17:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h31 | 22:41 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 574 · ICE 645 | On time 17:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h37 | 23:10 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 19280 · ICE 276 | On time 18:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 5h42 | 23:52 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 116 · ICE 2592 | On time 18:46 Heidelberg Hbf | 7h39 | 2:25 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 572 · ICE 647 | On time 19:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 6h37 | 2:10 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 19286 · ICE 590 · ICE 1021 · ICE 904 | On time 21:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 9h20 | 6:30 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Berlin
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Trains from Heidelberg to Berlin run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 479 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 479 km |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Heidelberg to Berlin trainsFlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Heidelberg and Berlin from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Heidelberg to Berlin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Berlin
Most Heidelberg to Berlin trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Südkreuz. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Heidelberg station do trains to Berlin leave from?
Getting to Heidelberg Hbf from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg Hbf train station facilities and services
Heidelberg 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: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
Getting to Heidelberg-Altstadt from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Altstadt train station facilities and services
Heidelberg-Altstadt 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: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.
Getting to Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen is 3 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen train station facilities and services
Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen 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: Kurpfalz-Café, Cube, Flammkuchenhof, Arizona 50s Diner
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen.
Which Berlin station do trains from Heidelberg 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 Spandau from Berlin city centre
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
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