Vienna to Berlin by train

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Overview: trains from Vienna to Berlin

Find the key information for travelling by train from Vienna to Berlin, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:28 View journey
Last train 22:38 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 7hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 524
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey £28.62 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 17m
Train operators 13

Taking the train from Vienna to Berlin

So you’re considering going from Vienna to Berlin by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train tickets between Vienna and Berlin

The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Berlin start at £28.62. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, £33. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around £33.

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Vienna to Berlin is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 11 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Vienna to Berlin daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Berlin on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 20 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:28: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:38: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:28: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:38: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 18 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Vienna to Berlin

The swiftest journey time on this route is 7 hours and 39 minutes, crossing a total distance of 524 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Vienna and Berlin?

Tickets along this route go on sale 11 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Vienna to Berlin

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Berlin city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Vienna to Berlin

Want to know more about your journey from Vienna to Berlin? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Vienna and Berlin is 524 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.