How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Essen?

The cheapest coach tickets from Berlin to Essen start from CLP 22,403. The average price for this route is around CLP 31,991. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Essen?

The average bus journey time from Berlin to Essen is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 279 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 13 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Essen?

The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Essen at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Essen?

A bus journey from Berlin to Essen produces an estimated 11.233799999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Berlin to Essen from CLP 19,698 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 18 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:55	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	6h 55m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
23:35	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 15m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
23:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	7h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 19 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	04:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	06:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	14:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 20 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	14:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	04:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 21 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	04:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	16:48	HBF	No tags
	06:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	14:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 22 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	04:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	16:48	HBF	No tags
	06:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	14:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 23 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 35m	17:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	04:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 24 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	14:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 50m	12:00	HBF	No tags
	04:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 25 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 25m	14:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 50m	12:00	HBF	No tags
	04:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:18 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 16 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 14,450, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31train per day

4h 16mAverage duration

280 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCLP 22,403 - CLP 61,366	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCLP 14,450 - CLP 233,998	Average duration4h 16m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Essen?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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B
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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D
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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E
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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F
Puschkinallee
Puschkinallee 16, 12435 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 Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,495 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 12495 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at CLP 22,403

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Berlin to Essen

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

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Essen?
The cheapest coach tickets from Berlin to Essen start from CLP 22,403. The average price for this route is around CLP 31,991. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Berlin to Essen is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 279 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 13 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Essen at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Essen?
A bus journey from Berlin to Essen produces an estimated 11.233799999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice 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

17/04

CLP 34,714

18/04

CLP 33,635

Today

CLP 35,765

20/04

CLP 26,554

21/04

CLP 24,928

22/04

CLP 23,841

23/04

CLP 22,762

24/04

CLP 30,886

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on 23 Apr 2026 with a price of CLP 22,762

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 CLP 22,762 to CLP 93,231 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 CLP 22,762, which is on 2026-04-23.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Essen?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 50m	Avg priceCLP 31,991	Daily departures13
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 16m	Avg priceCLP 67,639	Daily departures31
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 10m	Avg priceCLP 39,638	Daily departures16