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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Berlin (State) is to train and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs €95 - €270.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Berlin Alexanderplatz. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Berlin (State). However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

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

The distance between Essen and Berlin (State) is 529 km. The road distance is 528.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Berlin (State) without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €95 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Essen to Berlin (State), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Essen to Berlin (State)?

The best way to get from Essen to Berlin (State) is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €95 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Magdeburg, which costs and takes 7h 2m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Essen to Berlin (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Berlin (State) is 528 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Essen to Berlin (State).

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Berlin (State)?

There are 2699+ hotels available in Berlin (State).

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

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

Essen to Berlin (State) - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Berlin (State) by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 12m
€98–413
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Berlinrideshare 526.3 km
5h 43m
€18–35
Bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Berlinbus
7h 2m
Drive 528.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Berlincar 528.2 km
4h 33m
€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 9m
€96–267
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
5h 25m
€66–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Berlin Alexanderplatzbus N1387
9h 35m
€55–95
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 47m
€86–297
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 21m
€123–381

Essen to Berlin (State) by train

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Distance: 528.9 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–410 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Berlin via Magdeburg in around 7h 2m.

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