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Compare bus and train for Berlin to Altenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Altenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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€51 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Altenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Altenburg:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Altenburg costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Altenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Altenburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Altenburg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Altenburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Altenburg by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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