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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Mitte to Essen is to fly and train which takes 3h 13m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Mitte and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Mitte and Essen?

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 49m.

How far is it from Mitte to Essen?

The distance between Mitte and Essen is 494 km. The road distance is 527 km.

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

The best way to get from Mitte to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €20 - €100.

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

The train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 3h 49m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Mitte to Essen bus from?

Mitte to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.

Where do I catch the Mitte to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Mitte to Essen?

The best way to get from Mitte to Essen is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €20 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Mitte to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mitte to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mitte to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mitte to Essen is 527 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Mitte to Essen.

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

Book your Mitte to Essen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2578+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Mitte to Essen?

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

Mitte to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 8 ways to get from Mitte 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 Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
3h 49m
€20–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Essen525.8 km
5h 36m
€19–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Essen central train stationN1387
9h 15m
€27–50
Drive 527 km
1. Drive from Mitte to Essen527 km
4h 24m
€75–108
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BER - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
3h 13m
€83–282
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BER - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
3h 50m
€82–251
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DRS - DUS
4h 46m
€76–418
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
4h 53m
€98–304

Mitte to Essen 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 Mitte, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 3h 49m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Chisinau Bus Station also services this route twice a week.

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