The average train between Berlin and Holyhead takes 27h 4m and the fastest train takes 22h 6m. 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 twice daily between Berlin and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 4:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 27h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 27h 4m.
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 1,594 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Holyhead via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 16h 13m.