There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Berlin by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
best- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LHR - BER
5h 15m€93–311Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LGW - BER
6h 1m€83–256Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain Tha
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
- Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 10 / ...
12h 21m€245–520Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1328
22h 5m€124–183Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berlincar
10h 52m€308–402Train to London City Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LCY - BER
5h 33m€140–541Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BHX - BER
5h 54m€94–269Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STN - BER
6h 15m€89–346Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LTN - BER
6h 6m€129–346Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane LHR - HAJ
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain
6h 45m€119–456Train
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
13h 26m€116–375Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Berlincar
12h 1m€204–360
Reading to Berlin by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Berlin is to train and fly which costs €80 - €260 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Berlin is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €90 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Berlin Hbf via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Bruxelles Midi, Duisburg Hbf and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Reading and Berlin is 1035 km.
The best way to get from Reading to Berlin without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 12h 21m and costs €240 - €550.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Reading to Berlin, including transfers.
Reading to Berlin bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Berlin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Berlin is to train via Brussels which takes 12h 21m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 22h 5m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Berlin, Germany?
You can take a train from Reading to Berlin Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Bruxelles Midi, Duisburg Hbf, and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 22h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–150
Flights from London City Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–330
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hannover Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–260
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- RailAir
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Berlin bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Berlin is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 1:08 AM in Reading and 2:08 AM in Berlin.
Reading to Berlin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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