There are 3 ways to get from Berlin to Nordhausen by train or car
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 53m
60€ - 85€
Cheapest option
Train via Halle (Saale) • 3h
50€ - 167€
1 alternative option
Drive • 2h 31m
28€ - 45€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Nordhausen is to drive which costs 28€ - 45€ and takes 2h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Nordhausen is to drive which costs 28€ - 45€ and takes 2h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Nordhausen. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Berlin and Nordhausen is 212 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Nordhausen without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs 60€ - 85€.
The train from Berlin Hbf to Nordhausen takes 2h 53m including transfers and departs once a week.
Berlin to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity, arrive at Nordhausen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Nordhausen is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Berlin to Nordhausen.
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- Distance: 212 km
- Duration: 2h 53m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Nordhausen, Thuringia, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Nordhausen once a week. Tickets cost 60€ - 85€ and the journey takes 2h 53m.

Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Nordhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 85€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nordhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Flixtrain

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 40€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale) Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 110€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nordhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio
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