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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Elten is to bus which costs €30 - €90 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Elten is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Elten?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Elten. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Emmerich-Elten via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Berlin to Elten?

The distance between Berlin and Elten is 589 km. The road distance is 581.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Elten without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Berlin to Elten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Elten train from?

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

Train or bus from Berlin to Elten?

The best way to get from Berlin to Elten is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Berlin to Elten train arrive?

Berlin to Elten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Elten?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Elten is 581 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Berlin to Elten.

Where can I stay near Elten?

There are 750+ hotels available in Elten.

Berlin to Elten - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Berlin to Elten by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...
5h 34m
€49–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Arnhem Central Stationbus N81
8h 36m
€33–86
Drive 581.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Eltencar 581.2 km
5h 3m
€104–150
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Emmerich-Eltentrain
4h 28m
€90–267
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re
5h 42m
€49–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Essenbus
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...
9h 57m
€43–69
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain
5h 18m
€90–326
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 13m
€105–326
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Emmerich-Eltentrain
6h 7m
€106–394
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain
6h 10m
€105–356

Berlin to Elten by train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Emmerich-Elten via Duisburg Hbf in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Arnhem Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €28–80 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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