The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Berlin
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€72
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
478 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Berlin will cost around €72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 34 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Berlin on Fri, May 15, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct trains cover the 478 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 26 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.
ICE 154111:51 PM5h44Düsseldorf Hbf5:35 AMBerlin Hbf€361One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain4:38 PM4h56Düsseldorf Hbf9:34 PMBerlin Südkreuz station€391One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain4:38 PM4h32Düsseldorf Hbf9:10 PMBerlin Spandau€391One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain4:38 PM4h44Düsseldorf Hbf9:22 PMBerlin Hbf€391One-way0 transfers
ICE 6479:48 PM4h30Düsseldorf Hbf2:18 AMBerlin Hbf€441One-way0 transfers
ICE 8457:50 AM4h26Düsseldorf Hbf12:16 PMBerlin Hbf€961One-way0 transfers
ICE 9411:50 PM4h26Düsseldorf Hbf6:16 PMBerlin Hbf€901One-way0 transfers
ICE 9433:50 PM4h26Düsseldorf Hbf8:16 PMBerlin Hbf€761One-way0 transfers
ICE 8435:50 AM4h26Düsseldorf Hbf10:16 AMBerlin Hbf€761One-way0 transfers
ICE 8479:50 AM4h26Düsseldorf Hbf2:16 PMBerlin Hbf€961One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €70.
Distance: 478 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€56 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €229 Average price |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Düsseldorf to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Berlin trains for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 643 | Delayed 3:16 PM 4:48 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 4h30 | 7:29 PM 7:29 PMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 945 | On time 5:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h29 | 10:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 645 | On time 6:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h29 | 11:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 947 | On time 7:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h36 | 12:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1541 | On time 11:51 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h44 | 5:35 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 619 · ICE 698 | On time 11:59 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h07 | 8:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 15 | |||||
ICE 541 | On time 4:49 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h27 | 9:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 843 | On time 5:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 10:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1543 | On time 6:13 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h29 | 10:42 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 543 | On time 6:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 11:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 845 | On time 7:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 12:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2206 · ICE 1545 | On time 8:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h30 | 12:42 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h32 | 1:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h53 | 1:31 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 545 | On time 8:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 1:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 847 | On time 9:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2204 · ICE 1547 | On time 10:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h31 | 2:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 547 | On time 10:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 3:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 849 | On time 11:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 4:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1053 | On time 12:06 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h37 | 4:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 5:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h32 | 5:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h59 | 5:37 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 549 | On time 12:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 5:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 941 | On time 1:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 6:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1549 | On time 2:17 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h34 | 6:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 641 | On time 2:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 7:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 943 | 3:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h26 | 8:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1055 | 4:06 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h45 | 8:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h56 | 9:34 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h32 | 9:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h44 | 9:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 643 | 4:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h30 | 9:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Berlin
Trains from Düsseldorf to Berlin run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 478 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 478 km |
Average train duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Düsseldorf to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Berlin from €22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf to Berlin
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
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