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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Essen Hbf is to rideshare which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 44m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Essen Hbf?

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 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Essen Hbf?

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 to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Berlin and Essen Hbf is 494 km. The road distance is 527.2 km.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Berlin to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Berlin to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Berlin to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Berlin and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Berlin. It is currently 6:50 AM in Berlin and 5:50 AM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Berlin to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Essen Hbf is 527 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Berlin to Essen Hbf.

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

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

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

Book your Berlin to Essen Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Berlin to Essen Hbf?

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Essen Hbf 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
5h 44m
€19–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationbus N1361 / ...
6h 55m
€21–40
Drive 527.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Essen Hbfcar 527.2 km
4h 26m
€74–107
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
Bus via Berlin Hbf
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Essenbus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
8h 16m
€60–81
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 to Essen Hbf by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493.9 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Essen Hbf, 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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Chisinau Bus Station also services this route twice a week.

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