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Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 16 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	21:04	HBF	Cheapest
	16:50	Spandau	4h 14m	21:04	HBF	Fastest
	16:28	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 36m	21:04	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	18:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 14m	23:40	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	21:07	Berlin Ostbahnhof	9h 43m	06:50	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	18:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 14m	23:40	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	21:07	Berlin Ostbahnhof	9h 43m	06:50	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	18:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 14m	23:40	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 17 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:33	Hauptbahnhof	5h 15m	12:48	HBF	Cheapest
	12:49	Spandau	4h 8m	16:57	HBF	Fastest
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	4h 17m	16:57	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	03:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 26m	11:52	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	21:07	Berlin Ostbahnhof	9h 43m	06:50	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	21:04	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 2m	16:57	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 18 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:32	Hauptbahnhof	5h 16m	12:48	HBF	Cheapest
	16:50	Spandau	4h 14m	21:04	HBF	Fastest
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	21:04	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	03:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 26m	11:52	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	18:16	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 14m	23:30	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	07:20	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 28m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 5m	18:00	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 20 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:32	Hauptbahnhof	5h 16m	12:48	HBF	Cheapest
	19:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	23:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	4h 17m	16:57	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	03:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 26m	11:52	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	21:04	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 2m	16:57	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 26m	11:52	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 21 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48	HBF	Cheapest
	07:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	4h 8m	16:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:40	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 20m	12:00	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 12m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	19:48	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 19m	03:07	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	20:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	03:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 22 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	20:48	HBF	Cheapest
	07:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:40	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 20m	12:00	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:23	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 22m	10:45	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 9m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	08:28	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 20m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	03:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	8h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags

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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 21 minutes and with fares starting at just MX$167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40train per day

4h 21mAverage duration

281 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceMX$571 - MX$1,239	Average duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceMX$167 - MX$3,594	Average duration4h 21m	CO₂ emissions 11kg 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 Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 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

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

FlixTrain

3.0/537 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Essen by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Berlin to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Essen start from MX$167. The average price for this train route is around MX$1,143. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Essen?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Essen is 4h 21m, covering a distance of 281 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 40 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest train from Berlin to Essen departs at 06:14. And the latest train departs at 23:51.
Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Essen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Essen?
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

14/08

MX$1,980

15/08

MX$1,511

Today

MX$549

17/08

MX$404

18/08

MX$393

19/08

MX$491

20/08

MX$393

21/08

MX$414

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on 18 Aug 2026 with a price of MX$393

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 MX$393 to MX$4,615 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 MX$393, which is on 2026-08-18.

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.