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Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 29 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	20:48	HBF	Cheapest
	13:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	17:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	16:28	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 20m	20:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	13:05	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	7h 43m	20:48	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	12:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 19m	16:45	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	13:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 9m	17:35	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	16:50	Spandau	3h 58m	20:48	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	12:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 19m	16:45	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 30 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:51	Hauptbahnhof	4h 57m	12:48	HBF	Cheapest
	15:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 9m	19:13	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 22m	21:01	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	03:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:22	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 45m	12:07	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	07:23	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 16m	12:39	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nord + National Express	12:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 44m	20:30	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	18:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 34m	00:00	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 31 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:49	Hauptbahnhof	4h 59m	12:48	HBF	Cheapest
	15:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 9m	19:13	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 22m	21:01	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	03:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:28	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 39m	12:07	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 13m	12:39	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nord + National Express	12:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 44m	20:30	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	07:43	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 5m	12:48	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 1 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:51	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 23m	05:14	Essen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	07:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 19m	10:45	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 9m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	20:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 5m	18:00	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 2 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:51	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 23m	05:14	Essen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	07:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 19m	10:45	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 9m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	20:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 48m	20:48	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 3 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	Cheapest
	07:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 5m	18:00	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 19m	10:45	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 9m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	20:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 48m	20:48	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 4 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48	HBF	Cheapest
	07:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:19	Hauptbahnhof	5h 41m	18:00	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 5m	12:00	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 19m	10:45	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 9m	11:35	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	18:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 39m	23:05	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	08:28	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 20m	12:48	HBF	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 39 minutes and with fares starting at just PLN 58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

41train per day

4h 39mAverage duration

452 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average pricePLN 128 - PLN 417	Average duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average pricePLN 58 - PLN 892	Average duration4h 39m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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C
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 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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F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

FlixTrain

3.1/539 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Essen 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 Berlin to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Essen start from PLN 58. The average price for this train route is around PLN 261. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Essen?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Essen is 4h 39m, covering a distance of 452 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 41 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest train from Berlin to Essen departs at 06:07. And the latest train departs at 23:51.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Essen?
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 Berlin to Essen?
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

27/08

PLN 134

28/08

PLN 530

Today

PLN 142

30/08

PLN 197

31/08

PLN 105

01/09

PLN 133

02/09

PLN 106

03/09

PLN 133

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on 31 Aug 2026 with a price of PLN 105

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 PLN 105 to PLN 1,018 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 PLN 105, which is on 2026-08-31.

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.