The average train between Ruhr and Berlin takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Ruhr to Berlin. 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 hourly between Ruhr and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Ruhr is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Berlin at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ruhr to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Ruhr station and arriving at Berlin station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Ruhr to Berlin train services, operated by DVG, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Ruhr to Berlin train services, operated by DVG, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
The distance between Ruhr and Berlin is 473.1 km. The road distance is 516 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–400 and the journey takes 4h 3m.