The average train between Berlin and Reading takes 15h 45m and the fastest train takes 13h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Reading at 4:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 15h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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21h 29m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Berlin to Reading? 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 Reading. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Reading station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
Berlin to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Berlin to Reading train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Berlin and Reading is 990.2 km. The road distance is 1,273 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Reading via Hengelo, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 12h 51m.