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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Ratzeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Ratzeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. 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 $49, while a flight costs an average of $880.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $880 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Ratzeburg:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Ratzeburg costing on average $92 (€77).
A bus is $831 (€696) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Ratzeburg costing on average $880 (€738).
Other travel options to Ratzeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
Flight takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€77) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-47.15 (€-39.52). The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Berlin to Ratzeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Ratzeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:35 AM3h25Berlin6:00 AMRatzeburg$291One-way0 transfers
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2:35 AM3h25Berlin6:00 AMRatzeburg$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:35 AM3h25Berlin6:00 AMRatzeburg$291One-way0 transfers
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3:35 AM3h25Berlin7:00 AMRatzeburg$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Ratzeburg:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Ratzeburg costing on average $92 (€77).
A bus is $831 (€696) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Ratzeburg costing on average $880 (€738).
Other travel options to Ratzeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
Flight takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Ratzeburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Ratzeburg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ratzeburg by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Ratzeburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ratzeburg by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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