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Compare bus, train, and flight for Altenburg to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altenburg to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $513.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $513 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Altenburg to Berlin:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altenburg to Berlin costing on average $80 (€66).
A bus is $471 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Altenburg to Berlin costing on average $513 (€423).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $42 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.28 (€-0.23). The journey takes 4h 48m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Altenburg to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Altenburg to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 AM3h15Altenburg10:55 AMBerlin$201One-way0 transfers
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7:40 AM3h15Altenburg10:55 AMBerlin$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:40 AM3h15Altenburg10:55 AMBerlin$201One-way0 transfers
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7:10 AM3h45Altenburg10:55 AMBerlin$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Altenburg to Berlin:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altenburg to Berlin costing on average $80 (€66).
A bus is $471 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Altenburg to Berlin costing on average $513 (€423).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Altenburg and Berlin as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Altenburg station and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Berlin by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Berlin by train.
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