What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen is to rideshare which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen is to fly and train which takes 3h 1m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin (State) and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin (State) and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin (State) to Essen. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Berlin (State) to Essen?

The distance between Berlin (State) and Essen is 500 km. The road distance is 527.7 km.

How do I travel from Berlin (State) to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen without a car is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 4h 57m and costs €90 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Berlin (State) to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Berlin (State) to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin (State) to Essen bus from?

Berlin (State) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.

Where do I catch the Berlin (State) to Essen train from?

Berlin (State) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.

Train or bus from Berlin (State) to Essen?

The best way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 4h 57m and costs €90 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Masurenallee - Berlin, which costs and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Berlin (State) to Essen bus arrive?

Berlin (State) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Berlin (State) to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin (State) to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin (State) to Essen is 528 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Berlin (State) to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin (State) to Essen?

Book your Berlin (State) to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin (State) to Essen?

Book your Berlin (State) to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2528+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Berlin (State) to Essen?

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

Berlin (State) to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Berlin (State) 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 via S Spandau Bhf
best
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 57m
€92–295
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Essenrideshare 525.8 km
5h 36m
€19–35
Bus via Masurenallee - Berlin
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
6h 22m
Drive 527.7 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Essencar 527.7 km
4h 27m
€77–111
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 1m
€92–267
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 37m
€96–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Essen central train stationbus N1387
9h 15m
€45–80
Bus via Hertzallee
1. Take the bus from Berlin ZOB to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 23m
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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
3h 42m
€91–282
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4h 40m
€138–511

Berlin (State) to Essen by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.2 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Berlin (State), Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–290 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Südviertel, Essen once daily, and the journey takes 5h 7m.

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