What is the distance between Berlin and Essen?

About 282 miles (455 km) separate Berlin and Essen.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Essen?

If you're headed to Essen from Berlin, chances are that your bus will leave from Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Berlin to Essen from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
11:35pm	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 15m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
7:55pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 5m	5:00am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
11:10pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	7h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	6:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	6:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
3:20am	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 25m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	6:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	6:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 51m	12:01pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	6:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 51m	12:01pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

282 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $101	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $284	Average Duration4h 13m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $62	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Essen?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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C
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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D
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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E
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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F
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Essen by bus

What is the distance between Berlin and Essen?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Essen?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$37

11/22

$35

Today

$36

11/24

$31

11/25

$28

11/26

$28

11/27

$26

11/28

$28

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Berlin to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $61 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Essen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time7h 50m	Avg Price$35	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 13m	Avg Price$71	Daily Departures33
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures18