London to Berlin train

London to Berlin via Paris: The New Direct Route

While Londoners can already access Berlin by train, the new Paris to Berlin direct train operated by Deutsche Bahn and SNCF offers a fast onward connection. Covering 878 kilometres in just 8 hours, with prices starting at €60, the train passes through Frankfurt (South), Karlsruhe, and Strasbourg. This new route, bookable mid-October and running from mid-December, enhances cross-border rail travel and promotes eco-friendly alternatives to flying.

Trains from the UK to Berlin

If you're travelling from London to Berlin via train, you can expect to find one train a day making this trip. This train will typically leave from London St Pancras International Station at around 11:00 a.m. and travel the 688 miles (1107 km) in roughly 11h.

The total travel time depends on the number of changes as well as how long each change takes. This route typically comes with at least two changes along the way and sometimes requires travellers to make up to four changes. Two of the stops along the way are in Brussels and Cologne.

UK to Berlin Train Time: Daily Departures

Trains travelling from London, the UK to Berlin are currently operating once a day and depart at around 11:04 a.m. every day. There are at least seven trains per week travelling from London St Pancras International Station to Berlin Central Station. You can expect to find a couple of changes along the way, moving from Eurostar trains to Deutsche Bahn trains once you reach Brussels. Depending on the time it takes for your changes, you can expect to arrive in Berlin between 9:25 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

How long is the journey by train from the UK to Berlin?

The train journey from London, the UK to Berlin varies in duration depending on the number of changes required, as well as how long each changeover takes. Typically, a journey with two changes will take around 9h 10min to get from London St Pancras to Berlin, although some of the changes take a little longer and could mean a travel time of closer to 11h 10min. If you're travelling over the weekend, you'll generally find that trains running on a Saturday require up to four changes before reaching Berlin, but these trips typically also take around 11h 10min.

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What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from the UK to Berlin?

London St Pancras International Station: Is the home of Eurostar travel and boasts a selection of shops, restaurants, and bars, including one of the longest CHampagne bars in Europe. The station is situated in the heart of the city centre, providing easy access to everything in London Central.

You'll also have access to Wi-Fi at the train station. St Pancras services most of the major cities in and around London and also has access to several public transport options for getting around the city, such as buses and local taxis.

Berlin Hauptbahnhof: Sometimes known as Berlin Central Station, is the main railway station in Berlin and has been since May 2006. The station is located roughly 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre and is easily accessible via several modes of public transport including buses and taxis. Anyone wanting to do some shopping or have coffee, drinks, or a meal will be able to do so at Berlin Station. There are several clothing brand shops, restaurants, car rental companies, and fan shops to be found at the station. Travellers will also be able to exchange currency here or draw money from one of the ATMs in the vicinity.

Which train companies travel from the UK to Berlin?

When travelling from the UK to Berlin and departing from London, your train journey will be conducted by two separate companies along the way. Eurostar is the train company that'll handle the first leg of your journey from London to Brussels. Once you reach Brussels, you will be required to change to a train operated by Deutsche Bahn, the main railway company that handles German travel.

Depending on when you travel, you may be required to make one or three more changes along the way, all of which will be trains that are operated by Deutsche Bahn. Deutsche Bahn tracks stretch far and wide through Germany and connect all major cities through the use of their high-speed trains.

Eurostar trains from the UK to Berlin

St. Pancras International Station is the hub of Eurostar, the only high-speed train in the UK with direct routes to France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Although they don't provide trains to Berlin, they do have direct trains to Brussels, where you will make your first stop and change to another provider. The journey from St Pancras to Brussels will take around 2h 05min, with a changeover of around 30min.

Deutsche Bahn trains from the UK to Berlin

After travelling on the Eurostar train from London to Brussels, you will be required to change to a train operated by Deutsche Bahn. Deutsche Bahn is one of the most reliable train companies in Europe. Your trip from Brussels to Berlin will typically take around 9h, depending on the number of changes and length of those changes.

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To Berlin by train—travel tips

Berlin serves as Germany's capital, and as such comes with a wide variety of sights to see and activities to partake in. If you're a history buff travelling to the city, you'll want to check out one of the many museums Berlin has, such as Pergamonmuseum, the Jewish Museum Berlin, Neues Museum, German Historical Museum, or Altes Museum.

If you're travelling with kids and looking for the best places to go to keep them entertained, consider heading to places like Labyrinth Kindermuseum Berlin, a children's centre with a variety of interactive exhibits; MACHmit! Museum for Children, the hands-on kids' learning centre; Abenteuerlicher Bauspielplatz Kolle 37, the centre for kids with an adventure playground; or you can head to the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre.

If you're interested in the arts and culture scene of Berlin, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the many options available to you. Check out places like Sanssouci Palace, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Hamburger Bahnhof - Museum für, or Alte Nationalgalerie.

If you're more concerned with the great outdoors and nature, again you'll have several options at your disposal, Berlin truly has something for everyone. You can spend time hiking up to the monument on top of Viktoriapark, spend time walking along the wooded walk at Sacrower See, check out the rare plants and other foliage at the Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum, or head to Berlin Zoological Garden and enjoy the large, leafy zoo and modern aviary they have on the property.

Train from the UK to Berlin