- Distance: 493.9 km
- Duration: 4h 38m
The train between Berlin and Essen takes 4h 38m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Berlin and Essen. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 38m.
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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Essen. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Berlin to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Berlin and Essen is 453.7 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf via Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 38m.
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