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How to Travel from

Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia

Cheapest

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Berlin ZOB to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
12h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$419.85
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$559.79

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$305.34
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.71–$190.84

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.78–$120.86
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$54.71

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
11h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Berlin to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 4m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$29.26–$44.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia is to rideshare which costs $25 - $38.04 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $54.35 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The distance between Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia is 549 km. The road distance is 572.4 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $43.48 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia bus from?

Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia train from?

Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The best way to get from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $43.48 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 9h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $250 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia bus arrive?

Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia train arrive?

Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia is 572 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia?

Book your Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near North Rhine-Westphalia?

There are 962+ hotels available in North Rhine-Westphalia. Prices start at $42.41 per night.

Can I share a ride from Berlin to North Rhine-Westphalia?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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