The average train between Reading and Germany takes 16h 10m and the fastest train takes 12h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Germany. 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 twice daily between Reading and Germany. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:14 PM which arrives into Germany at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Germany. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Germany station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
Reading to Germany train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Germany train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Reading to Germany train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Germany is 793.6 km. The road distance is 1,277 km.
You can take a train from Reading to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Berlin Hbf in around 13h 10m.