The average train between Berlin and Saalfeld takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin to Saalfeld. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Berlin and Saalfeld. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Saalfeld at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Saalfeld. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Saalfeld station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Berlin to Saalfeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Saalfeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Saalfeld(Saale) station.
Book your Berlin to Saalfeld train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Abellio GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Berlin and Saalfeld is 251.9 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Saalfeld(Saale) via Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 3h 17m.