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

The cheapest way to get from Ruhr to Berlin is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruhr to Berlin is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Ruhr and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruhr to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Goetheplatz and arriving at Berlin, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str./Kantstr. via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg and S Messe Nord/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Ruhr and Berlin?

No, there is no direct train from Ruhr to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Karlstr. and arriving at Berlin Hbf via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Ruhr to Berlin?

The distance between Ruhr and Berlin is 516 km. The road distance is 546.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ruhr to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €35 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Ruhr to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruhr to Berlin bus from?

Ruhr to Berlin bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Mercatorstraße, Duisburg station.

Where do I catch the Ruhr to Berlin train from?

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

Train or bus from Ruhr to Berlin?

The best way to get from Ruhr to Berlin is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €35 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin Hbf, which costs and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Ruhr to Berlin bus arrive?

Ruhr to Berlin bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where does the Ruhr to Berlin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ruhr to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruhr to Berlin is 547 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Ruhr to Berlin.

Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2688+ hotels available in Berlin.

Ruhr to Berlin - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 901 tram, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ruhr to Berlin by train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 10
4h 27m
€35–420
Bus via Berlin Hbf
1. Take the bus from Mercatorstraße, Duisburg to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
7h 7m
Drive 546.8 km
1. Drive from Ruhr to Berlincar 546.8 km
4h 38m
€78–113
Line 901 tram, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Duisburg Karlstr. to Duisburg Hbftram
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3h 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1320 / ...
8h 50m
€42–73
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
4h 20m
€82–288
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
4h 41m
€104–377

Ruhr to Berlin by tram and train

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 516.4 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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 €90–420 and the journey takes 4h 3m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Mercatorstraße, Duisburg to Masurenallee - Berlin once daily, and the journey takes 5h 18m.

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