Next train departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Berlin Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Essen Central Train Station | Berlin Hbf | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Essen Central Train Station | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags | ||||
| Train | Essen Central Train Station | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags | ||||
| Train | Essen Central Train Station | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags |
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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Berlin?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Berlin
- AAm Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
- BSeegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
- CEuropaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
- D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany - EHildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
- FKarolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
Train companies
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 $29. The average price for this train route is around $84. 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 7m and covers 452 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 54m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 24 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Berlin?
The earliest train from Essen to Berlin departs at 6:20am. The latest train departs at 8:22pm.
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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 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 5.0.
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 FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 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.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on Jan 15, 2026 with a price of $75To 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 $75 to $261 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 $79 which is on 2026-01-17.
