Distance | 577 miles (931 km) | |
Train frequency | 3 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day | |
Train providers | Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Eurostar |
Trains from Berlin to London cover the 577 miles (931 km) long trip taking on average 12 h 12 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Eurostar. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travellers depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in London Victoria.
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Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Berlin to London train, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
Train information from Berlin to London with Eurostar:
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to London train.
Passengers wishing to visit the British capital from Berlin will find rail travel is a great option. Travelers have a choice of three to seven departures every day. Whenever passengers decide to travel, the route is indirect requiring changes. But it can be completed in just under ten hours by the fastest train or up to 19 hours when longer transfer times are needed. London St Pancras, where all journeys end, is strategically located for easy access into central London with great transport links by taxi, bus or London Underground.
Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar exclusively share the share of Berlin to London trains. From Berlin Hbf, the trains make two stop-overs at Cologne Hbf and Brussels-Midi where passengers board the high-speed Eurostar service before arriving at London St Pancras. Passengers can check for weekly schedules to book the most convenient Berlin to London trains.
The shortest journey on the Berlin to London route can complete the trip in as little as nine hours 43 minutes. The journey time can extend depending on the wait time at transfer stations. Most journey times fall in the region of ten to 12 hours.
With about seven trains per day scheduled at intervals of two to three hours, passengers have some flexibility when organizing their travel. The first train leaves after midnight and the last after 10:00 p.m.
Departure train station: All Berlin to London trains depart from Berlin Hbf (tief) Station. This station is just over two miles from the city center in close proximity to hotels and tourist attractions. It takes about five minutes by car, and 12 minutes by bus to access the city center. The station features modern facilities including a business lounge, info point, international ticket office, ample parking, and car rental facilities.
Arrival train station: All services terminate at the centrally located London St Pancras station. The station is renowned for the iconic Victorian building and attractive architecture. Extensive transport links are available on the London Underground, by bus, taxi or rail with numerous connections over the UK. Station facilities are extensive and include high-end retail stores.
Travel between Berlin, Germany and London, United Kingdom by train is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry:
All travellers in United Kingdom must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 7/1/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to London from Berlin as this information can change.
Return travel from United Kingdom to Germany is: Fully open.
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Requirements for reentering:
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 7/1/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Berlin from London.
When departing from Berlin, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz. When arriving in London, you can end your journey in train stations like London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross.
Omio customers book a train from Berlin Hbf to London Victoria most frequently for this route.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Berlin Hbf and travel around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at London Victoria and need to travel approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the train station to the city centre in London.
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