- Distance: 512.9 km
- Duration: 5h 24m
The train between Berlin and Essen takes 5h 24m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Berlin and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 8:24 AM which arrives into Essen at 1:48 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart once daily, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.
Berlin to Essen train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Essen train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Berlin to Essen train tickets online with FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Berlin and Essen is 453.7 km. The road distance is 513 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–390 and the journey takes 4h 58m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.
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