Next available departures

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on August 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 51m	10:12am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 30m	9:34pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:56am	HBF	11h 19m	11:15pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	1:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 18m	5:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 6m	9:10pm	Spandau	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	8h 51m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on August 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 51m	10:12am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 30m	9:34pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	8h 51m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	1:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 18m	5:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 6m	9:10pm	Spandau	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on August 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 51m	10:12am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 30m	9:34pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	8h 51m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	1:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 18m	5:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 6m	9:10pm	Spandau	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on August 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 51m	10:12am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 30m	9:34pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	8h 51m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	1:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 18m	5:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 6m	9:10pm	Spandau	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on August 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 51m	10:12am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 30m	9:34pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	8h 51m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	1:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 18m	5:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 6m	9:10pm	Spandau	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on August 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:56pm	HBF	9h 39m	1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 51m	10:12am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	8h 51m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	1:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 18m	5:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 30m	9:34pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 51m	10:12am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 30m	9:34pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:56pm	HBF	9h 39m	1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	10:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	1:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 18m	5:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 6m	9:10pm	Spandau	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	8h 51m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:23 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43train per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

281 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $106	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $274	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg 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
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi2.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

FlixTrain

3.0/537 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.8

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Berlin 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 Essen to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start from $10. The average price for this train route is around $65. 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 Essen to Berlin?
The average train ride duration from Essen to Berlin is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 281 miles (452 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 20m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Essen to Berlin route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 43 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Essen to Berlin?
The earliest train departs from Essen to Berlin at 6:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:56pm.
What 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 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Essen to Berlin?
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 Essen to Berlin?
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

08/21

$81

08/22

$24

Today

$56

08/24

$23

08/25

$23

08/26

$23

08/27

$41

08/28

$60

The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on Aug 24, 2026 with a price of $23

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 $23 to $267 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 $23 which is on 2026-08-24.

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.