The average train between Berlin and Holyhead takes 16h 19m and the fastest train takes 13h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Berlin and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 4:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 16h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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22h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Berlin to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Holyhead station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
Berlin to Holyhead train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Holyhead train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Berlin to Holyhead train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Berlin and Holyhead is 1,209.7 km. The road distance is 1,563 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Holyhead via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 15h 20m.