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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 545 miles (878 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$263 Average price | $302 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Berlin:
A bus is $161 (€129) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Berlin costing on average $263 (€211).
A bus is $201 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Berlin costing on average $302 (€242).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 9h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Berlin
How to get from Paris to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:05 PM12h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:00 PMBerlin Hbf$1091One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain11:05 PM12h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:00 PMBerlin Hbf$1091One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U251608:35 AM1h40Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:15 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 9557 · IC 60409 · ICE 9047:06 PM11h24Paris Gare de l'Est6:30 AMBerlin Hbf$1121One-way2 transfers
- ICE 9557 · ICE 12727:06 PM11h42Paris Gare de l'Est6:48 AMBerlin Hbf$1121One-way1 transfer
TGV 9577+ICE 102 · ICE 5923:55 PM8h35Paris Gare de l'Est12:30 AMBerlin Hbf$1501One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+FlixTrain11:05 PM12h48Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:53 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$1101One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain · FlixTrain11:05 PM15h03Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)2:08 PMBerlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)$1101One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM17h25Paris, Porte Maillot1:50 PMBerlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)$1101One-way2 transfers
TO40708:35 PM1h45Paris Orly Airport10:20 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1661One-way0 transfers- U246336:35 PM1h45Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:20 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1801One-way0 transfers
- TO40607:45 AM1h45Paris Orly Airport9:30 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2081One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Paris to Berlin
Travelers journey between Paris and Berlin frequently for both business and leisure. It is convenient to travel from Paris to Berlin by plane, train or bus with direct routes departing multiple times per day. Key departure points in Paris include Gare de l'Est and Gare du Nord train stations, Gallieni Porte Bagnolet and Porte Maillot bus stations, and Paris-Orly International and Charles de Gaulle airports.
Trains from Paris to Berlin | Buses from Paris to Berlin | Flights from Paris to Berlin
Paris to Berlin Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€47 |
14:15 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€100 |
8:08 h |
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€77 |
1:35 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Paris to Berlin?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Berlin
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Berlin. Buses traveling from Paris to Berlin depart from either Paris' Gare Bercy, Porte Maillot, Porte d'Orléans, or Routiere Gallieni bus stations and take at least 14:15 h to arrive at either Berlin ZOB or Alexanderplatz bus station. Over 10 buses travel from Paris to Berlin every day with the first bus departing Paris at 9:40 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Berlin include Flixbus and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Paris to Berlin
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Berlin. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Paris to Berlin even when travel time to and from Paris and Berlin's airports is taken into consideration. Taking a flight is approximately 4 hours faster than taking a high-speed Deutsche Bahn train and at least 10 hours faster than taking the bus. Flights traveling from Paris to Berlin depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at either Berlin's Tegel or Schönefeld airport. Airlines that fly directly from Paris to Berlin include Air France, EasyJet, Eurowings, and Air Berlin.
Most popular way to travel from Paris to Berlin
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Paris to Berlin. Taking a flight is significantly faster and less expensive that taking the train when booked even slightly ahead of time. Alternatively, while traveling from Paris to Berlin by bus is €30 cheaper than taking a flight on average, they also take at least 10 hours longer to arrive in Berlin. Over 10 direct flights travel from Paris to Berlin per day. Some of the airline ticket cost can be offset by planning ahead and booking your Paris to Berlin travel as far ahead of time as possible.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Berlin:
A bus is $161 (€129) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Berlin costing on average $263 (€211).
A bus is $201 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Berlin costing on average $302 (€242).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 9h 46m.
- Around 75 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB | Nightjet, Alibus, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Transavia France, Air France, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Amelia, KLM, Amelia International, Sas Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Cityjet, TAP Portugal, Luxair to go to Berlin by flight.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB | Nightjet, Alibus, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 10 direct flights per day with easyJet, Transavia France, Air France, Amelia, Amelia International.
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