The cheapest and fastest trains from Duisburg to Berlin
Cheapest price
20S$
Average price
91S$
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Duisburg to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Duisburg to Berlin will cost around 91S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 20S$.
Of the 39 trains that leave Duisburg for Berlin every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 471 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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 9478:08 PM4h13Duisburg Hbf12:21 AMBerlin Hbf20 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 154111:34 PM6h04Duisburg Hbf5:38 AMBerlin Hbf28 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 64710:06 PM4h30Duisburg Hbf2:36 AMBerlin Hbf38 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixTrain8:51 AM4h19Duisburg Hbf1:10 PMBerlin Spandau44 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixTrain8:51 AM4h40Duisburg Hbf1:31 PMBerlin Südkreuz station44 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 8458:08 AM4h04Duisburg Hbf12:12 PMBerlin Hbf110 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 5459:06 AM4h04Duisburg Hbf1:10 PMBerlin Hbf124 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 84710:08 AM4h04Duisburg Hbf2:12 PMBerlin Hbf124 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 54711:06 AM4h04Duisburg Hbf3:10 PMBerlin Hbf130 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 84912:08 PM4h04Duisburg Hbf4:12 PMBerlin Hbf106 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Duisburg to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 21S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 coach costs an average of 21S$, and a flight costs an average of 74S$.
Distance: 471 km
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56S$ Average Price | 38S$ Average Price Cheapest | 200S$ Average Price |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Duisburg to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Duisburg to Berlin trains for today, Thursday, 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 514 · RJ 387 | Delayed 6:58 PM 8:46 PMDuisburg Hbf | 10h37 | 7:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
26835 · IC 2349 · ICE 649 | On time 9:38 PM Duisburg Hbf | 10h04 | 7:42 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
26835 · IC 2349 · ICE 1272 | On time 9:38 PM Duisburg Hbf | 8h46 | 6:24 AM Berlin Spandau | 2 changes | |
| Friday, 19 June | |||||
ICE 843 | On time 6:08 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h04 | 10:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1543 | On time 6:28 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h12 | 10:40 AM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 543 | On time 7:06 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h04 | 11:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
10310 · ICE 141 | On time 7:26 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h19 | 11:45 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 845 | On time 8:08 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h04 | 12:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1545 | On time 8:34 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h06 | 12:40 PM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:51 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h19 | 1:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:51 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h29 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:51 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h40 | 1:31 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 545 | On time 9:06 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h04 | 1:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
10314 · ICE 143 | On time 9:26 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h19 | 1:45 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 847 | On time 10:08 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h04 | 2:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1547 | On time 10:34 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h06 | 2:40 PM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 547 | On time 11:06 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h04 | 3:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
10215 · ICE 145 | On time 11:25 AM Duisburg Hbf | 4h20 | 3:45 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 849 | On time 12:08 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h04 | 4:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:51 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h19 | 5:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:51 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h29 | 5:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:51 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h46 | 5:37 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 549 | On time 1:06 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h04 | 5:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
10322 · ICE 147 | On time 1:26 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h20 | 5:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 941 | On time 2:08 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h04 | 6:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1549 | On time 2:30 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h13 | 6:43 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 641 | On time 3:06 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h06 | 7:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
10326 · ICE 149 | On time 3:26 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h15 | 7:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 943 | On time 4:08 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h05 | 8:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1055 | On time 4:20 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h27 | 8:47 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:51 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h29 | 9:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:51 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h19 | 9:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 643 | On time 5:06 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h04 | 9:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
10227 · ICE 241 | On time 5:25 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h18 | 9:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
10330 · ICE 241 | On time 5:26 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h17 | 9:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 945 | On time 6:08 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h05 | 10:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 645 | On time 7:06 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h04 | 11:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 947 | On time 8:08 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4h13 | 12:21 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Duisburg to Berlin
Trains from Duisburg to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 14S$ if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 471 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 471 km |
Average train duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price 14S$ |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Duisburg to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Duisburg and Berlin from 14S$. 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: Duisburg to Berlin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Duisburg 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
Important Stations and Airports in Duisburg and Berlin
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
- Bellagio
- Restaurant Mediteran
- Café Dobbelstein
- Da Roberto
- Ibis
- Plaza
- Mercure
- Hotel Goldener Hahn
- Arcadas Grill
- Mykonos Grill Pizzeria
- Eis-Café Romeo
- Tor 6
- Belweder
- Dadaslar
- Cafe Kasbar
- Bäckerei Bolten
- Ziegenpeter
- 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
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
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