The train between Essen and Berlin (State) takes 6h. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Essen and Berlin (State). The earliest departure is at 10:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:04 AM which arrives into Berlin (State) at 4:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. 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 Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Essen to Berlin (State) train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Berlin (State) train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Berlin (State) train tickets online with FlixTrain GmbH and S-Bahn Berlin.
The distance between Essen and Berlin (State) is 453.6 km. The road distance is 529 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–400 and the journey takes 5h 5m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.