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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leverkusen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £90, while a flight costs an average of £349.
Distance: 472 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£90 Average Price Cheapest | £349 Average Price | £75 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Leverkusen to Berlin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leverkusen to Berlin:
A train is £259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leverkusen to Berlin costing on average £349.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
You'll arrive about 1h 17m sooner (5h 11m by train vs 6h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £90 compared to roughly £75 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Berlin from Leverkusen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Leverkusen to Berlin is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Berlin are Potsdam, Leipzig, Dresden, Lutherstadt Wittenberg and Rostock. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Berlin on Omio.
Potsdam is known for its Prussian palaces, grand parks and the rococo beauty of Sanssouci. With elegant streets, lakes and deep ties to German history, it feels calmer than nearby Berlin.
Leipzig is known for Bach, the Thomaskirche and a long tradition of trade and publishing. Its compact centre combines grand historic architecture with creative neighbourhoods, canals and a youthful cultural scene.
Dresden is known for its baroque skyline, major art collections and the restored Frauenkirche. Set on the Elbe, it balances a grand historic centre with lively modern districts.
Lutherstadt Wittenberg is best known as the town of Martin Luther and the Reformation. Its compact Altstadt, UNESCO churches and Renaissance streets give it a calm, scholarly feel.
Rostock is a Hanseatic city on Germany’s Baltic coast, known for brick Gothic architecture and a strong maritime identity. Its historic centre, working port and link to Warnemünde give it a practical seaside character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leverkusen to Berlin:
A train is £259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leverkusen to Berlin costing on average £349.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leverkusen and Berlin as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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