Essen to Berlin (State) Trains

Essen to Berlin (State) trains

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The average train between Essen and Berlin (State) takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 11m
Duration: 529 km
Distance: €115
Average price: Hourly
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5h 12m

€98–413

Essen to Berlin (State) train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Berlin (State). The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Berlin (State) at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

2:21 PM → 6:22 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 7:22 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
4:21 PM → 8:22 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
5:19 PM → 9:22 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:42 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 9:22 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:44 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:42 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 9:19 AM
4h • 1 change
6:21 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:07 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 9:19 AM
4h • 1 change
6:21 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
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