1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£95
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
6 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
6 h 46 m
Trains on 17 Sept
6
Distance
523 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pforzheim to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pforzheim to Berlin will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 6 trains from Pforzheim to Berlin, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 523 km distance in an average of 6 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 15 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pforzheim to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a flight costs an average of £104.
Distance: 523 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£54 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price | £85 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Pforzheim to Berlin:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pforzheim to Berlin costing on average £54.
A coach is £67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pforzheim to Berlin costing on average £104.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Coach takes on average 8h 14m.
The journey is about 59m faster (6h 20m by train vs 7h 19m by car) and roughly £31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£54 vs £85). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Pforzheim to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:03 Pforzheim | 6h24 | 12:27 Berlin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:54 Pforzheim | 6h29 | 13:23 Berlin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:23 Pforzheim | 7h15 | 14:38 Berlin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:37 Pforzheim | 7h17 | 14:54 Berlin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:44 Pforzheim | 6h39 | 14:23 Berlin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:37 Pforzheim | 7h01 | 15:38 Berlin | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Pforzheim to Berlin run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 523 km distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 523 km |
Average train duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pforzheim 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.

Most Pforzheim to Berlin trains use the Pforzheim Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Südkreuz. Use this guide to compare Pforzheim and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pforzheim Hbf is 1 km from Pforzheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Pforzheim 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 options include: Gaststätte Fürst Blücher, Pizza Point, Ali Baba, Sawasdee - Thai-Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Pforzheim Hbf. ATMs are available at Pforzheim Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Pforzheim Hbf. Information desks are available at Pforzheim Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Pforzheim Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pforzheim Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pforzheim Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pforzheim Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Pension Morlock, Hotel Ruf, Hotel am Theater, Hotel Montana.
Pforzheim Maihälden is 1 km from Pforzheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Pforzheim Maihälden has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Pforzheim Maihälden.
ATMs are available at Pforzheim Maihälden.
Available at Pforzheim Maihälden: Parking, WC.
Available at Pforzheim Maihälden: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pforzheim Maihälden.
Pforzheim, ZOB/Hbf has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pforzheim, ZOB/Hbf: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
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