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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Ahrensburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Ahrensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Berlin to Ahrensburg:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Ahrensburg costing on average $81 (€65).
Other travel options to Ahrensburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
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How to get from Berlin to Ahrensburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Ahrensburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 PM3h15Berlin8:15 PMAhrensburg$151One-way0 transfers
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5:00 PM3h15Berlin8:15 PMAhrensburg$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:00 PM3h15Berlin8:15 PMAhrensburg$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:55 AM3h20Berlin10:15 AMAhrensburg$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Ahrensburg:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Ahrensburg costing on average $81 (€65).
Other travel options to Ahrensburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Ahrensburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Ahrensburg.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ahrensburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Ahrensburg by train.
- 39 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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