There are 4 ways to get from Berlin to Ratzeburg by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Büchentrain 18 / ...
2h 30m€59–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Schwerin central train stationbus 353 / ...
5h 39m€15–25Drive 243.8 km
- Drive from Berlin to Ratzeburgcar 243.8 km
2h 26m€35–50Train via Schwerin
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Schwerin Hbftrain Re
5h€24–34
Berlin to Ratzeburg by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Ratzeburg is to bus which costs €15 - €25 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Berlin to Ratzeburg is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Ratzeburg. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Ratzeburg, Markt via Schwerin Hauptbahnhof and Gadebusch ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Ratzeburg. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Ratzeburg via Buechen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Berlin and Ratzeburg is 268 km. The road distance is 243.8 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Ratzeburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €55 - €240.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Berlin to Ratzeburg, including transfers.
Berlin to Ratzeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Berlin to Ratzeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Ratzeburg is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Ratzeburg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Büchen every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Schwerin central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Büchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Schwerin central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Berlin to Ratzeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Schwerin central train station.
Berlin to Ratzeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Büchen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Ratzeburg is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Berlin to Ratzeburg.
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