What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin Hbf to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin Hbf to Essen is to rideshare which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin Hbf to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Berlin Hbf to Essen is to fly and train which takes 3h 12m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Berlin Hbf and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Berlin Hbf to Essen?

The distance between Berlin Hbf and Essen is 494 km. The road distance is 525 km.

How do I travel from Berlin Hbf to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin Hbf to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €45 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Berlin Hbf to Essen?

The train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Berlin Hbf to Essen train from?

Berlin Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Where does the Berlin Hbf to Essen train arrive?

Berlin Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin Hbf to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin Hbf to Essen is 525 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Berlin Hbf to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Essen?

Book your Berlin Hbf to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Berlin Hbf to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin Hbf and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Berlin Hbf to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Berlin Hbf to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 51m
€45–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Essenrideshare 525.8 km
6h 1m
€19–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Essenbus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
8h 9m
Drive 525 km
1. Drive from Berlin Hbf to Essencar 525 km
4h 24m
€74–106
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
3h 12m
€73–270
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
3h 54m
€77–294
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4h 51m
€109–418
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
4h 51m
€98–267

Berlin Hbf to Essen by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 493.9 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Berlin Hbf, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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