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.
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 US$38.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, US$45. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around US$45.
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.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$38.00. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost US$45. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around US$45.
Tickets for travel between Vienna to Berlin are available 11 months before departure.
The fastest journey on this route takes 7 hours and 39 minutes.
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