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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Hauptbahnhof | Cheapest | |||||
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| Essen Central Train Station | Berlin Hbf Train Station | Fastest | ||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Berlin Südkreuz | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin | Essen Central Train Station | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags | |||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin | Essen Central Train Station | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin |
| Essen Central Train Station | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags | ||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin | Essen Central Train Station | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags | |||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin | Essen Central Train Station | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Berlin
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just €9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Berlin?
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Berlin
- A
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany - B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany - C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 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
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Berlin 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 Essen to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start from €9. The average price for this train route is around €90. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Essen to Berlin is 5h 21m, covering a distance of 453 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Berlin route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 32 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Berlin?
The earliest train from Essen to Berlin departs at 06:13. And the latest train departs at 23:56.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Berlin?
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 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Berlin?
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 Essen to Berlin?
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 Essen to Berlin?
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 Essen to Berlin was searched and found on 20 Oct 2026 with a price of €19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Berlin as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €19 to €218 for a train ticket from Essen to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €19, which is on 2026-10-20.
