What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Elster?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Elster is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Elster?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Elster is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Elster?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Elster. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Elster(Elbe) via Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Berlin to Elster?

The distance between Berlin and Elster is 110 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Elster without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Elster without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €19 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Elster?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Berlin to Elster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Elster train from?

Berlin to Elster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Where does the Berlin to Elster train arrive?

Berlin to Elster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Elster?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Elster is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Berlin to Elster.

Where can I stay near Elster?

There are 143+ hotels available in Elster.

Berlin to Elster - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 303 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Berlin to Elster by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Elster(Elbe)train Rb51 / ...
1h 50m
€19–73
Drive 103.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Berlin to Elstercar 103.1 km
1h 30m
€15–22
Train, line 303 bus
1. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lu. Wittenberg, Hauptbahnhof to Elsterbus 303
2h 36m
Train via S Lichterfelde Ost Bhf
1. Take the train from S Lichterfelde Ost Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain Re3
3h 22m
€24–39

Berlin to Elster by train

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1h 50mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 109.7 km
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Elster, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Elster(Elbe) via Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf in around 1h 50m.

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