What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Ruhr?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Ruhr is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Ruhr?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Ruhr is to fly and train which takes 4h 7m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Masurenallee - Berlin and arriving at Duisburg Goetheplatz via DU- Hbf Westeingang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Duisburg Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Berlin to Ruhr?

The distance between Berlin and Ruhr is 520 km. The road distance is 546.5 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Ruhr without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Ruhr without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €35 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Ruhr?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Berlin to Ruhr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Ruhr bus from?

Berlin to Ruhr bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Ruhr train from?

Berlin to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Berlin to Ruhr?

The best way to get from Berlin to Ruhr is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €35 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin Hbf, which costs and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Berlin to Ruhr bus arrive?

Berlin to Ruhr bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Mercatorstraße, Duisburg station.

Where does the Berlin to Ruhr train arrive?

Berlin to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Ruhr?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Ruhr is 546 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Berlin to Ruhr.

Where can I stay near Ruhr?

There are 2572+ hotels available in Ruhr.

Berlin to Ruhr - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 901 tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Ruhr by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 49m
€37–363
Bus via Berlin Hbf
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus Mykolayiv
7h 15m
Drive 546.5 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Ruhrcar 546.5 km
4h 31m
€79–114
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 901 tram
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the tram from Duisburg Hbf to Duisburg Karlstr.tram
3h 14m
Train via Wolfsburg
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 52m
€93–366
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Duisburg central train stationbus N1361 / ...
8h 8m
€46–72
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain
4h 7m
€81–280
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
4h 44m
€103–359
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4h 54m
€137–502

Berlin to Ruhr by train and bus

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 519.6 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–360 and the journey takes 4h 1m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Mercatorstraße, Duisburg once daily, and the journey takes 5h 18m.

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