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Berlin to Essen buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Berlin and Essen takes 7h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Berlin to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 50m
Duration
527 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Berlin to Essen bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Berlin and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 526.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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