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How to get fromBerlin to Schmalkaldenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Berlin to Schmalkalden by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Gotha

    best
    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    4h 39m

  2. Drive 356.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berlin to Schmalkaldencar car 356.8 km
    3h 23m
    €51–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Zella-Mehlis stationbus bus N215
    2. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof to Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schulebus bus 447
    5h 50m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zella-Mehlistrain train Re7
    3. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof to Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schulebus bus 447
    5h 30m

  5. Train, bus via Halle (Saale)

    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Gothatrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    5h 55m

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  • Distance: 362.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Schmalkalden, Germany?

You can take a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schule via Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 5h 50m.

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