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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Essen is to fly and train which takes 3h 10m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from S Ostbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Berlin to Essen?

The distance between Berlin and Essen is 499 km. The road distance is 527.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €90 - €300.

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

The train from S Ostbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Essen bus from?

Berlin to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Berlin to Essen?

The best way to get from Berlin to Essen is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €90 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Hanover, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Berlin to Essen bus arrive?

Berlin to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Berlin to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin to Essen?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2714+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Berlin to Essen?

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

Berlin to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Berlin 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 S Ostbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 14 / ...
4h 6m
€90–300
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Essenrideshare 525.8 km
5h 36m
€19–35
Bus via Hanover
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus stationbus N1320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
6h 1m
€36–59
Drive 527.7 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Essencar 527.7 km
4h 27m
€76–110
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 10m
€91–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
6h 24m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
8h 35m
€35–65
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 51m
€85–285
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 49m
€163–512

Berlin to Essen by train

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4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 498.9 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Ostbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–300 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hanover central bus station and Hannover Hbf in around 6h 1m.

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