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Compare bus and train for Apolda to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Apolda to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. 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 $29, while a flight costs an average of $516.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $516 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Apolda to Berlin
Compare the available ways to get from Apolda to Berlin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Apolda to Berlin:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Apolda to Berlin costing on average $55.
A bus is $487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Apolda to Berlin costing on average $516.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 3h 0m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Apolda to Berlin
How to get from Apolda to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Apolda to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:10 AM 3h45 Apolda 6:55 AM Berlin $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:10 AM 3h45 Apolda 6:55 AM Berlin $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:10 AM 3h45 Apolda 6:55 AM Berlin $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Apolda to Berlin:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Apolda to Berlin costing on average $55.
A bus is $487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Apolda to Berlin costing on average $516.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Apolda and Berlin as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Apolda station and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Berlin by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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