How to get to Berlin from London

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Compare train, coach and flight for London to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, and a train costs an average of £136.

Distance: 932 km

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£179

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£314

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£130

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5h 38m

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2h 38m

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10h 5m

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9h 35m

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22h 16m

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21h 46m

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2.8 - 5.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 2.3kg

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from London to Berlin

How to get to Berlin from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from London to Berlin is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

easyJetU25713
07:351h40
London Southend Airport
10:15Berlin Brandenburg Airport
£921One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

RyanairFR 2788
15:401h50
London Stansted Airport
18:30Berlin Brandenburg Airport
£921One-way
0 changes

Fastest

easyJetU25713
07:351h40
London Southend Airport
10:15Berlin Brandenburg Airport
£921One-way
0 changes

Other options

Eurostar9114+Deutsche BahnICE 127 · ICE 643
08:1612h02
London St Pancras International (STP)
21:18Berlin Hbf
£2901One-way
2 changes
Eurostar9106+Deutsche BahnICE 127 · ICE 643
06:1614h02
London St Pancras International (STP)
21:18Berlin Hbf
£2901One-way
2 changes
Eurostar9114+Deutsche BahnICE 149
08:1610h26
London St Pancras International (STP)
19:42Berlin Hbf
£3231One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus
09:3018h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:25Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
£971One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
09:3019h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:50Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
£971One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
22:3022h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
22:15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
£971One-way
1 change
RyanairFR 147
19:001h50
London Stansted Airport
21:50Berlin Brandenburg Airport
£921One-way
0 changes
easyJetU22603
17:501h50
London Luton Airport
20:40Berlin Brandenburg Airport
£1141One-way
0 changes
easyJetU28629
08:401h55
London Gatwick Airport
11:35Berlin Brandenburg Airport
£1431One-way
0 changes

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How to Travel from London to Berlin

Travelling from London to Berlin is most convenient by plane as the two cities are located nearly 690 miles apart. This is a relatively popular journey and most low-cost airlines operate frequent services from all of London's airports, the flight to Berlin lasts just under 2 hours. Travelling by train or bus between the cities is also possible but takes considerably longer with a total journey time close to 11 hours.

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London to Berlin Travel Comparison

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Travel Time

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buses

£29

18hrs

8 weeks before

trains

£93

9hrs

8 weeks before

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£29

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What is the best way to travel from London to Berlin?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Berlin


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Flying from Berlin to London is the cheapest way to travel. Flights from London to Berlin run daily with departures from most of London's major airports. British Airways and Air Berlin both offer direct services from London Heathrow to Berlin Tegel airport daily commencing services at 7:20 a.m. each morning and running at least one service an hour throughout the day. Flights on both airlines usually take no more than 1 hour 50 minutes. Easyjet runs a direct service from London Luton to Berlin Schönefeld daily beginning 6:00 a.m. as well as regular flights from London Gatwick totally a flight time of around 2 hours 5 minutes. It is also the fastest way to get to Berlin as well as the most convenient.


Most popular way to travel from London to Berlin


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Most travellers that book through Omio chose to fly between London and Berlin, the information for which is above, although some also decide to travel by train. Train journeys between London and Berlin depart London St. Pancras train station and arrive at Berlin Hbf main railway station. Currently there is no direct service to Berlin available from London and the journey requires anywhere between 2-4 changes. Outbound services from London St. Pancras are operated by Eurostar, with connecting services from Brussels and beyond operated by DB Bahn's Intercity-Express (ICE) trains. Eurostar departures from London St. Pancras commence at 6:50 a.m. each day with services running regularly at least once every 2 hours in the mornings and afternoons with a midday break and final departure time of 8:01 p.m. Journeys requiring 2-3 connections taking between 10-12 hours to complete with later departures and more connections increasing journey time to upwards of 17 hours.


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FAQs: London to Berlin

Travel to Berlin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Berlin.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from London to Berlin. You can take a coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from London to Berlin is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £32 compared to other travel options to Berlin:

Taking a flight costs £21 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £53.

A flight is £316 less than a train with an average ticket price of £349 from London to Berlin.

The quickest way to travel between London and Berlin is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 40 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 18 h 55 min of travel time.

Getting to Berlin by train takes 49 h 32 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 577 miles from London to Berlin.

The average frequency per day from London to Berlin is:

  • Around 17 coaches per day.
  • 92 flights a day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Berlin from London as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Berlin:

  • Coaches most often depart from London at London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Berlin at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
  • Flights from London to Berlin most often leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Berlin:

  • You can travel by coach to Berlin from London with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus London to Berlin tickets for £53 on Omio.
  • You can go to Berlin from London by plane with Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Eurowings, Lufthansa, SAS, Norwegian Air, Air Baltic, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Luxair, Air France, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines or Finnair. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £32 with Ryanair from London to Berlin on Omio.
  • You can go to Berlin from London by train with Eurostar. You'll see cheap train tickets for £349 with Eurostar from London to Berlin on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Berlin with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 12 direct flights per day to take to Berlin with Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2).

Direct services to Berlin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers who book a trip from London to Berlin often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich or Dresden. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your London and Berlin itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Berlin and any of these top destinations today!

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