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Trip Overview

The average train between Ruhr and Berlin takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. 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.

4h 33m
Duration
516 km
Distance
€95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain train 10
4h 27m
€35–410

Ruhr to Berlin train times

Trains run hourly between Ruhr and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Ruhr is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Berlin at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 516.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Ruhr, Germany and Berlin, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–410 and the journey takes 4h 3m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route every 4 hours.

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