How much is the train ticket from Essen to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start at CHF 12. The average price for this train route is around CHF 60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Essen to Berlin?

The average train trip from Essen to Berlin takes 4h 10m and covers 452 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Essen to Berlin route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 28 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Berlin?

The earliest train from Essen to Berlin departs at 6:21am. The latest train departs at 10:19pm.

What is the best train operator from Essen to Berlin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Berlin?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Essen to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Essen to Berlin from CHF 9 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 52m	9:56pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	1:05pm	HBF	4h 15m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05pm	HBF	4h 15m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	1:05pm	HBF	4h 15m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 18m	9:22pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:19pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 11m	2:30am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:30 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just CHF 12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28train per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

452 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCHF 20 - CHF 86	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCHF 12 - CHF 222	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Berlin?

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

FlixTrain

3.2/527 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wi‑Fi2.5

Deutsche Bahn

4.1/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.1

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn, ÖBB

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Berlin by train

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 train ticket from Essen to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start at CHF 12. The average price for this train route is around CHF 60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Essen to Berlin?
The average train trip from Essen to Berlin takes 4h 10m and covers 452 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 28 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Berlin?
The earliest train from Essen to Berlin departs at 6:21am. The latest train departs at 10:19pm.
What is the best train operator from Essen to Berlin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Berlin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Essen to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

05-07

CHF 34

05-08

CHF 47

Today

CHF 32

05-10

CHF 49

05-11

CHF 29

05-12

CHF 26

05-13

CHF 37

05-14

CHF 42

The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on May 12, 2026 with a price of CHF 26

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

You can expect to pay from CHF 26 to CHF 218 for a train ticket from Essen to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 26 which is on 2026-05-12.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.