The cheapest and fastest trains from Duisburg to Berlin
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
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 $38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $35.
Of the 5 trains that leave Duisburg for Berlin every day 5 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 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 57 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.










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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 471 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average Price | $46 Average Price Cheapest | $215 Average Price |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m 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
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 845 | Delayed 7:09 am Duisburg Hbf | 4h07 | 11:25 am 11:25 amBerlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1545 | On time 7:35 am Duisburg Hbf | 4h26 | 12:01 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 7:51 am Duisburg Hbf | 4h53 | 12:44 pm Berlin Ostbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 7:51 am Duisburg Hbf | 4h41 | 12:32 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 545 | On time 8:10 am Duisburg Hbf | 4h06 | 12:16 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 847 | Delayed 9:09 am Duisburg Hbf | 4h07 | 1:26 pm 1:26 pmBerlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 757 | On time 9:35 am Duisburg Hbf | 4h28 | 2:03 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 757 · RE 3154 | On time 9:35 am Duisburg Hbf | 4h27 | 2:02 pm Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Duisburg to Berlin
Distance 471 km |
Average train duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Duisburg to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Duisburg and Berlin from $13. 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
FAQs: Duisburg to Berlin train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Duisburg Hbf, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located away from the city centre.
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
- Pizzaria Bei Mario
- Mahlzeit Grill
- Pizzeria La Rocca
- Rustica International
- Eiscafe deNard
- Pizzeria Presto
- Imbiss Zilan
- Ristorante Pinocchio
- Haus Scheuten Hotel
- Pizzeria Da Francesco
- Restaurant Waidmannsheil
- Eiscafe Käsemann
- Pizzeria u. Pers. Restaurant Kaviar
- Dadaslar
- Cafe Kasbar
- Bäckerei Bolten
- Ziegenpeter
- MediterrAn im Landgasthaus Chargé
- Café Liebelein
- Zum Rathaus
- Ristorante-Pizzeria La Lanterna
- Tor 6
- Abu Shaker
- Belweder
- Rumelner Grill
- Bei Memo
- Landhaus Schwafheim
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- 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
- 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
- Fook Lam Mun
- Schützen-Wirtin
- Loretta am Wannsee
- Lorettas Almhütte
- Bonverde am Wannsee
- 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
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- 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
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Potsdamer Straße.
- Vapiano
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
- The Curtain Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz
- The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
- Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: shopping and dining area
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, S26
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- 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
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- Sida
- Hee Lam Mun
- Landhaus Botanischer Garten
- La Fattoria
- Hotel Steglitz International
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Espresso House
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Shaan
- Restaurant Louis
- Su Nuraghe
- Restaurant Villa Rixdorf
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Café Pankow
- Bärbels Bistro
- Call a Pizza
- Lindengarten
- Pankow
- Döner Zimmer
- Café Kent
- Silber Cafe Bar
- Balgaran 2
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Bistro Waldschulallee
- Funkturm-Restaurant
- Messesnack Kleiner Stern
- La Forchetta
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