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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 train, with an average ticket price of £82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £82, while a flight costs an average of £351.
Distance: 932 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£351 Average Price | £82 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 28m Average total duration 21h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 London to Berlin:
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Berlin costing on average £92.
A train is £269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Berlin costing on average £351.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 10m.
Coach takes on average 22h 28m.
You'll arrive about 9h 6m sooner (3h 59m by flight vs 13h 5m by car). Tickets start at around £351 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Berlin from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London 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.
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.
Trains from London to Berlin | Buses from London to Berlin | Flights from London to Berlin
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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£29 |
18hrs |
8 weeks before |
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£93 |
9hrs |
8 weeks before |
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£29 |
1hr 50mins |
1 Month Before |
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 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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This is compared to other travel options from London to Berlin:
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Berlin costing on average £92.
A train is £269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Berlin costing on average £351.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 10m.
Coach takes on average 22h 28m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Berlin as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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