How to travel from Berlin to Olsztyn

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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Olsztyn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Olsztyn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $55.

Distance: 305 miles (492 km)

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$55

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$126

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6h 59m

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6h 29m

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10h 30m

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7h 22m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Olsztyn is a bus with an average price of $54.

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

A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Olsztyn costing on average $55.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Olsztyn is by train with an average journey time of 6h 59m.

Other travel options to Olsztyn take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Berlin and Olsztyn including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Olsztyn among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 53m faster (6h 29m by train vs 7h 22m by car) and roughly $71 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($55 vs $126). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Berlin to Olsztyn

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnEC 431 · IC 460 · R 90741
    9:03 PM8h50
    Berlin-Lichtenberg station
    5:53 AMOlsztyn Główny
    $371One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnEC 431 · IC 460 · R 90741
    9:03 PM8h50
    Berlin-Lichtenberg station
    5:53 AMOlsztyn Główny
    $371One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnEC 41 · IC 6114
    5:57 AM6h07
    Berlin-Lichtenberg station
    12:04 PMOlsztyn Główny
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn33785 · EC 431 · IC 460 · R 90741
    9:52 PM8h01
    Ostkreuz
    5:53 AMOlsztyn Główny
    $421One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 249 · TLK 38170 · R 90611
    5:57 PM11h42
    Berlin-Lichtenberg station
    5:39 AMOlsztyn Główny
    $551One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 43 · IC 7514
    7:57 AM6h07
    Berlin-Lichtenberg station
    2:04 PMOlsztyn Główny
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:15 PM14h22
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    8:37 AMOlsztyn, University of Prawochenskiego
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:15 PM14h35
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    8:50 AMOlsztyn Lubelska
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM14h37
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    8:37 AMOlsztyn, University of Prawochenskiego
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Olsztyn

Travel to Olsztyn 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 Olsztyn.

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There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Olsztyn including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Olsztyn is a bus with an average price of $54.

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

A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Olsztyn costing on average $55.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Olsztyn is by train with an average journey time of 6h 59m.

Other travel options to Olsztyn take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Berlin to Olsztyn is approximately 305 miles (492 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Olsztyn is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Olsztyn 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 Olsztyn:
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Olsztyn Główny.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Olsztyn Lubelska.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Olsztyn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Olsztyn by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Olsztyn by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Olsztyn:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Olsztyn often also extend their vacation to go to Warsaw, Gdańsk, Szczytno, Gizycko, Vilnius. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Olsztyn and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Olsztyn to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Olsztyn, a 2 to 3-day visit is recommended, allowing time to enjoy its historic sites, natural parks, and local cuisine.

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