Next available departures

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:55pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
11:35pm	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 15m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
7:55pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 5m	5:00am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
11:10pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	7h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 35m	5:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	11:55pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 5m	6:00pm	HBF	No tags
	6:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	2:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 48m	8:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 25m	2:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	11:55pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 20m	12:00pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	2:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 5m	6:00pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 25m	2:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	11:55pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 20m	12:00pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	8h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	2:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 5m	6:00pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 35m	5:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	11:55pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 1m	9:01pm	HBF	No tags
	6:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	2:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	3:20am	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 25m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 35m	5:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	11:55pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 5m	6:00pm	HBF	No tags
	6:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	2:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 48m	8:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 35m	5:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	11:55pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 48m	8:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	2:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	3:20am	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 25m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Essen

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just THB 321, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42train per day

4h 22mAverage Duration

452 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceTHB 1,098 - THB 3,644	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceTHB 321 - THB 6,629	Average Duration4h 22m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Berlin and Essen

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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B
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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D
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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E
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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F
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
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E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/515,363 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 15363 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at THB 1,098

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Essen by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Essen start from THB 1,098. The average price for this route is around THB 1,511. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Berlin to Essen is 8h 25m, covering a distance of 450 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Essen at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Essen?
A bus trip from Berlin to Essen generates an estimated 11.237125 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08-24

THB 1,446

08-25

THB 1,404

Today

THB 1,366

08-27

THB 1,365

08-28

THB 1,404

08-29

THB 1,404

08-30

THB 1,174

08-31

THB 1,064

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on Aug 31, 2026 with a price of THB 1,064

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Berlin to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from THB 1,064 to THB 2,729 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at THB 1,064 which is on 2026-08-31.