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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 $49.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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$59 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Ratzeburg
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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211199:16 AM4h12Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station1:28 PMRatzeburg station$691One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:35 AM3h25Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:35 AM3h25Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$301One-way0 transfers
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3508 · 63986 · 5354 · 43289:46 AM4h42Berlin Hbf2:28 PMRatzeburg station$691One-way5 transfers
IC 2272 · 4328 · 56856+
211219:38 AM4h50Berlin Hbf2:28 PMRatzeburg station$691One-way3 transfers
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2112311:16 AM4h12Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station3:28 PMRatzeburg station$691One-way2 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM3h50Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)7:50 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 PM4h20Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz7:50 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM3h45Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Ratzeburg:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Ratzeburg costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Ratzeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Ratzeburg 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 Ratzeburg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Lübeck, Wallstraße (Holstentor).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ratzeburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Ratzeburg by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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