Next available departures

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:32am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 16m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	4:50pm	Spandau	4h 14m	9:04pm	HBF	Fastest
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	9:04pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	6:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 26m	11:52am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:16pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 14m	11:30pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	7:20am	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 28m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 4m	9:04pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:32am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 16m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:47pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35pm	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 17m	4:57pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	6:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 26m	11:52am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	9:04pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 2m	4:57pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	6:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 26m	11:52am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:47am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 8m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 20m	12:00pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	6:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 12m	10:38am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	7:48pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 19m	3:07am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	8:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	8:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:47am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 20m	12:00pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:23am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 22m	10:45am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	7:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 9m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	8:28am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 20m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	8h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:47am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	8:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:22am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 23m	10:45am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	7:23am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 12m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	7:48pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 47m	2:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	8:27am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 21m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	8:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:47am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 19m	10:45am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	7:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 9m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	7:48pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 47m	2:35am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	8:28am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 20m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 22 minutes and with fares starting at just SEK 94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42train per day

4h 22mAverage Duration

281 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceSEK 320 - SEK 1,062	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceSEK 94 - SEK 1,931	Average Duration4h 22m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

Berlin

A
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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D
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 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

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi2.8

FlixTrain

3.0/537 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Essen by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Essen start from SEK 94. The average price for this train route is around SEK 641. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Essen?
The average train ride duration from Berlin to Essen is 4h 22m, covering a distance of 281 miles (452 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 42 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest train departs from Berlin to Essen at 6:14am. And the latest train departs at 11:51pm.
What 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 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Berlin to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Berlin to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler 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

08/16

SEK 308

08/17

SEK 226

Today

SEK 813

08/19

SEK 227

08/20

SEK 227

08/21

SEK 232

08/22

SEK 221

08/23

SEK 418

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on Aug 22, 2026 with a price of SEK 221

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 221 to SEK 2,586 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 221 which is on 2026-08-22.

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.