Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Berlin Südkreuz | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + National Express | Berlin Hbf Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hauptbahnhof | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express | Berlin Ostbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Berlin Ostbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Berlin Ostbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn |
| Berlin Ostbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hauptbahnhof | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Berlin to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 48,400, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Essen?
Berlin
- A
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany - B
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany - C
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany - D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany - E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany - F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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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 COP 48,400. The average price for this train route is around COP 382,655. 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 36m, covering a distance of 454 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 30 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest train from Berlin to Essen departs at 06:07. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 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 2.9.
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.
The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on 11 Oct 2026 with a price of COP 193,234To 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 COP 193,234 to COP 711,241 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 COP 193,234, which is on 2026-10-11.
