The average train between Berlin and Alfter takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin to Alfter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Berlin and Alfter. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Alfter at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Alfter. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Alfter station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Berlin to Alfter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Alfter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Berlin to Alfter train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG.
The distance between Berlin and Alfter is 484.2 km. The road distance is 609 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–290 and the journey takes 5h 34m.