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

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Essen start from SEK 139. The average price for this train route is around SEK 722. 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 6m, covering a distance of 452 km. 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 06:22. And the latest train departs at 23:52.

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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Essen?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

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 FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 2.9 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.

Train Berlin to Essen from SEK 116 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 5 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	20:48	HBF	Cheapest
	16:50	Spandau	3h 58m	20:48	HBF	Fastest
	16:28	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 20m	20:48	HBF	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	18:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 33m	23:05	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	18:01	Berlin Hbf	6h 34m	00:35	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 6 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	20:48	HBF	Cheapest
	07:46	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	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
	06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 7 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	Cheapest
	07:46	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 50m	14:00	HBF	No tags
	06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 8 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:27	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 47m	05:14	Essen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	07:46	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 9 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:27	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 47m	05:14	Essen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	07:46	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 10 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:27	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 47m	05:14	Essen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	07:46	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 11 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:37	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 37m	05:14	Essen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	07:46	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	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 6 minutes and with fares starting at just SEK 139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40train per day

4h 6mAverage duration

452 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceSEK 233 - SEK 888	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceSEK 139 - SEK 2,746	Average duration4h 6m	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 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
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

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi2.1

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, FlixTrain, 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 SEK 139. The average price for this train route is around SEK 722. 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 6m, covering a distance of 452 km. 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 06:22. And the latest train departs at 23:52.
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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Essen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
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 FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 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

03/06

SEK 389

04/06

SEK 177

Today

SEK 514

06/06

SEK 399

07/06

SEK 730

08/06

SEK 319

09/06

SEK 228

10/06

SEK 229

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on 4 Jun 2026 with a price of SEK 177

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 SEK 177 to SEK 2,750 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 SEK 228, which is on 2026-06-09.

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.