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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Zella-Mehlis
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Zella-Mehlis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Zella-Mehlis:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Zella-Mehlis costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Zella-Mehlis take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34. The journey takes 4h 5m versus 3h 55m 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.
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How to get from Berlin to Zella-Mehlis by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Zella-Mehlis is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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5:36 AM2h40Berlin8:16 AMZella-mehlis$811One-way1 transfer
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- 5:36 AM2h40Berlin8:16 AMZella-mehlis$811One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 5:36 AM2h40Berlin8:16 AMZella-mehlis$811One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 7:36 AM2h40Berlin10:16 AMZella-mehlis$811One-way1 transfer
- 9:36 AM2h40Berlin12:16 PMZella-mehlis$811One-way1 transfer
- 11:36 AM2h40Berlin2:16 PMZella-mehlis$811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Zella-Mehlis:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Zella-Mehlis costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Zella-Mehlis take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Zella-Mehlis as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Zella-Mehlis station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zella-Mehlis by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zella-Mehlis by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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