How much is the train ticket from Essen to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start from R 250. The average price for this train route is around R 1 196. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Essen to Berlin?

The average train journey time from Essen to Berlin is 4h 8m, covering a distance of 452 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 46m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Essen to Berlin route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 30 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Berlin?

The earliest train from Essen to Berlin departs at 06:20. 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 ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Essen to Berlin?

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 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.

Train Essen to Berlin from R 186 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:04	HBF	4h 28m	21:32	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	14:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	18:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:04	HBF	10h 51m	03:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	14:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	18:16	Berlin Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	18:29	Essen Central Train Station	4h 46m	23:15	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:04	HBF	4h 28m	21:32	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	07:22	Essen Central Train Station	3h 54m	11:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	07:03	HBF	4h 29m	11:32	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:55	HBF	9h 25m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 6m	10:27	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:04	HBF	4h 22m	13:26	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	17:04	HBF	4h 18m	21:22	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:04	HBF	4h 18m	21:22	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 22m	13:26	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:04	HBF	4h 22m	13:26	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 6m	13:10	Spandau	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:04	HBF	4h 22m	13:26	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 6m	13:10	Spandau	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:04	HBF	4h 22m	13:26	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	09:04	HBF	4h 6m	13:10	Spandau	Fastest
	13:04	HBF	4h 16m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	17:04	HBF	4h 18m	21:22	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Berlin

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 328, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day

5h 10mAverage duration

454 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 370 - R 1 759	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 250 - R 4 521	Average duration4h 8m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 328 - R 1 144	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Berlin?

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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Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 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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Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/518 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

FlixBus

3.5/511 583 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Essen to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start from R 250. The average price for this train route is around R 1 196. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Essen to Berlin is 4h 8m, covering a distance of 452 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 46m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 30 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Berlin?
The earliest train from Essen to Berlin departs at 06:20. 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 ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Berlin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Essen to Berlin?
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 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.

Best price found

10/12

R 588

11/12

R 588

Today

R 708

13/12

R 572

14/12

R 768

15/12

R 541

16/12

R 509

17/12

R 539

The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 509

To 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 R 509 to R 4 765 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 R 509, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE 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.