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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Schmalkalden
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Schmalkalden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $437.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $437 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Schmalkalden
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Schmalkalden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Schmalkalden:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Schmalkalden costing on average $125.
A bus is $398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Schmalkalden costing on average $437.
Other travel options to Schmalkalden take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 7h 49m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 7h 19m versus 4h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Schmalkalden
How to get from Berlin to Schmalkalden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Schmalkalden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:20 AM 4h05 Berlin 9:25 AM Schmalkalden $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:20 AM 4h05 Berlin 9:25 AM Schmalkalden $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:20 AM 4h05 Berlin 9:25 AM Schmalkalden $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:40 PM 7h55 Berlin 8:35 PM Schmalkalden $28 1 One-way 0 transfers7:40 PM 12h05 Berlin 7:45 AM Schmalkalden $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Schmalkalden:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Schmalkalden costing on average $125.
A bus is $398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Schmalkalden costing on average $437.
Other travel options to Schmalkalden take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 7h 49m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Schmalkalden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Schmalkalden station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Schmalkalden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schmalkalden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schmalkalden by train.
- 14 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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