The average train between Essen and Berlin (State) takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Berlin (State). 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 4 times a day between Essen and Berlin (State). The earliest departure is at 11:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Berlin (State) at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Berlin (State). However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Berlin (State) station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Essen to Berlin (State) train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Berlin (State) train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.
The distance between Essen and Berlin (State) is 453.6 km. The road distance is 500 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €85–230 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 3 times a day.