How much does a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Essen cost?

The average train ticket price from Berlin to Essen is $102. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Berlin to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Berlin to Essen?

A train trip between Berlin and Essen is around 4h 13m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 455 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Berlin and Essen?

The number of trains from Berlin to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 33. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Berlin to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Berlin to Essen?

When taking the train from Berlin to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Berlin to Essen?

Trains travelling between Berlin and Essen leave from Hauptbahnhof or Berlin Ostbahnhof and arrive at HBF, Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit.

Train Berlin to Essen from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:32pm	Gesundbrunnen	4h 16m	8:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	1:46pm	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	5:35pm	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:27pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 21m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
	1:32pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 3m	5:35pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	6:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 34m	11:05pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:28pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 20m	6:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	6:46am	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:10am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 38m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 2m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:10am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 38m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	6:46am	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:27pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 21m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 2m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:32pm	Gesundbrunnen	4h 16m	8:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	6:46am	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:10am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 38m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 2m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:27pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 21m	4:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
6:46am	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
12:40pm	Spandau	4h 8m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 2m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 2m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:27pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 21m	4:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	6:46am	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:40pm	Spandau	4h 8m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 2m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:10am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 38m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	6:46am	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:40am	Spandau	4h 8m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 2m	10:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:39 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

454 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $145	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $411	Average Duration4h 13m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $90	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

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

Berlin

A
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 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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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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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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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,389 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Essen by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Essen cost?
The average train ticket price from Berlin to Essen is $102. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Berlin to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Berlin to Essen?
A train trip between Berlin and Essen is around 4h 13m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 455 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Berlin and Essen?
The number of trains from Berlin to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 33. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Berlin to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Berlin to Essen?
When taking the train from Berlin to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Berlin to Essen?
Trains travelling between Berlin and Essen leave from Hauptbahnhof or Berlin Ostbahnhof and arrive at HBF, Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-19

$40

11-20

$46

Today

$45

11-22

$34

11-23

$52

11-24

$46

11-25

$35

11-26

$34

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $401 for a train ticket from Berlin to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE 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.