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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Berlin is to rideshare which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Berlin is to train and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Essen to Berlin?

The distance between Essen and Berlin is 494 km. The road distance is 528.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Berlin without a car is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Essen to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Berlin bus from?

Essen to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Berlin train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Berlin?

The best way to get from Essen to Berlin is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin Hbf, which costs and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Essen to Berlin bus arrive?

Essen to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Essen to Berlin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Berlin is 528 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Essen to Berlin.

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

Book your Essen to Berlin train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 866+ hotels available in Berlin.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Berlin?

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

Essen to Berlin - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Berlin 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 Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 10 / ...
3h 49m
€61–115
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Berlinrideshare 526.3 km
5h 43m
€18–35
Bus via Berlin Hbf
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
5h 24m
Drive 528.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Berlincar 528.2 km
4h 30m
€75–108
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3h 18m
€83–276
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 14 / ...
3h 55m
€40–120
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
4h 15m
€46–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1320 / ...
7h 5m
€25–55
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3h 49m
€84–268
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
4h 26m
€98–296

Essen to Berlin by train

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493.9 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Masurenallee - Berlin once daily, and the journey takes 5h 7m. Grandes Tour also services this route 3 times a week.

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