The average train between Berlin and Elster takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin to Elster. 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 every 2 hours between Berlin and Elster. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Elster at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Elster. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Elster station via Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Berlin to Elster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Elster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Elster(Elbe) station.
The distance between Berlin and Elster is 87.1 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Elster(Elbe) via Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf in around 1h 49m.