Essen to Berlin (State) Trains

Essen to Berlin (State) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Berlin (State) takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h. 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.

4h 27m
Duration: 497 km
Distance: €68
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice

4h 16m

€57–114

Essen to Berlin (State) train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Berlin (State). The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Berlin (State) at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 31, 2026

5:50 PM → 3:44 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 3, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:54 PM
4h • 1 change
11:51 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 6:12 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 4, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:54 PM
4h • 1 change
11:51 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 6:12 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 5, 2026

7:54 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:54 PM
4h • 1 change
11:51 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 6:12 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:54 PM
4h • 1 change
11:51 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 6:12 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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