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| 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 | |||||
 | Berlin Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hauptbahnhof | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
| Berlin Ostbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Spandau | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Berlin to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just €17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Essen?
Berlin
- ASeegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
- BEuropaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
- CAm Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany - EHildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
- FKarolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
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 €11. The average price for this train route is around €51. 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 3m, 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 22 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 Berlin to Essen?
The earliest train from Berlin to Essen departs at 06:32. 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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 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 5.0.
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 FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 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.
The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on 21 Jan 2026 with a price of €30To 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 €30 to €137 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 €38, which is on 2026-01-24.