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Compare train and bus for Rüsselsheim to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rüsselsheim to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. 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 $52, while a flight costs an average of $413.
Distance: 277 miles (447 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $413 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rüsselsheim to Berlin
Compare the available ways to get from Rüsselsheim to Berlin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rüsselsheim to Berlin:
A bus is $73 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rüsselsheim to Berlin costing on average $125 (€104).
A bus is $361 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rüsselsheim to Berlin costing on average $413 (€345).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
You'll arrive about 1h 32m sooner (4h 45m by train vs 6h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $125 (€104) compared to roughly $98 (€82) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rüsselsheim to Berlin
How to get from Rüsselsheim to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rüsselsheim to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:35 AM 9h05 Rüsselsheim 12:40 PM Berlin $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:35 AM 9h05 Rüsselsheim 12:40 PM Berlin $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 PM 8h30 Rüsselsheim 3:30 AM Berlin $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 PM 8h30 Rüsselsheim 2:30 AM Berlin $126 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rüsselsheim to Berlin:
A bus is $73 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rüsselsheim to Berlin costing on average $125 (€104).
A bus is $361 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rüsselsheim to Berlin costing on average $413 (€345).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rüsselsheim and Berlin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rüsselsheim station and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, TAP Portugal, Air Dolomiti, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic to go to Berlin by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 17 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
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