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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Berlin Hbf is to rideshare which costs €18 - €35 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Berlin Hbf is to train and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Berlin Hbf?

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 Hbf?

The distance between Essen and Berlin Hbf is 494 km. The road distance is 526.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Berlin Hbf without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €40 - €100.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

Train or bus from Essen to Berlin Hbf?

The best way to get from Essen to Berlin Hbf is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Berlin Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Berlin Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Berlin Hbf is 526 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Essen to Berlin Hbf.

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

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Where can I stay near Berlin Hbf?

There are 2586+ hotels available in Berlin Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Berlin Hbf?

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Berlin 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 Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
3h 55m
€40–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Berlinrideshare 526.3 km
6h 8m
€18–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1320 / ...
6h 30m
€75–109
Drive 526.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Berlin Hbfcar 526.5 km
4h 29m
€74–107
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
€73–266
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 29m
€56–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen to Magdeburgbus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin-Charlottenburgtrain Re
7h 44m
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 50m
€77–263
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 27m
€98–262

Essen to Berlin Hbf by train

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3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493.7 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Berlin Hbf via Hannover Hbf, Hanover central bus station, Berlin Südkreuz train station, and S Südkreuz Bhf in around 6h 30m.

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