How to travel from Berlin to Arnstadt

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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Arnstadt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Arnstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $94.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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$94

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$37

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$56

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3h 19m

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2h 49m

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6h 17m

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5h 47m

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3h 31m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Arnstadt is a bus with an average price of $37 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Arnstadt:

A bus is $57 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Arnstadt costing on average $94 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Arnstadt is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Arnstadt take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Berlin and Arnstadt including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Arnstadt among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 42m sooner (2h 49m by train vs 3h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $94 (€78) compared to roughly $56 (€47) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Berlin to Arnstadt

How to get from Berlin to Arnstadt by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Arnstadt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    6:20 AM4h05
    Berlin
    10:25 AMArnstadt
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:20 AM4h05
    Berlin
    10:25 AMArnstadt
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:20 AM4h05
    Berlin
    10:25 AMArnstadt
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Arnstadt

Travel to Arnstadt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Arnstadt.

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There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Arnstadt including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Arnstadt is a bus with an average price of $37 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Arnstadt:

A bus is $57 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Arnstadt costing on average $94 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Arnstadt is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Arnstadt take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

The distance from Berlin to Arnstadt is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Arnstadt is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Arnstadt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Arnstadt:
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Arnstadt Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Alexanderplatz and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Arnstadt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnstadt by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Arnstadt by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Arnstadt:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Arnstadt often also extend their vacation to go to Erfurt, Ilmenau, Gotha, Paris, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Arnstadt and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Arnstadt to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Arnstadt, including its historical sites like the Bach Church and the Schlossmuseum, two to three days would be ideal.

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