How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Essen?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Essen start from R 271. The average price for this train route is around R 1 254. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 14m, covering a distance of 450 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Berlin to Essen route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 32 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn .

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

The earliest train from Berlin to Essen departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator offers 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 3.0 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.

Train Berlin to Essen from R 185 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 10 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:07	Hauptbahnhof	4h 41m	12:48	HBF	Cheapest
	12:43	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	16:38	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:06	Hauptbahnhof	4h 42m	16:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	16:48	HBF	No tags
	06:42	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 31m	11:13	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 11 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 50m	12:00	HBF	Cheapest
	12:43	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	16:38	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:07	Hauptbahnhof	4h 41m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	06:21	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:37	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 12 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 50m	14:00	HBF	Cheapest
	12:43	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	16:38	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:08	Hauptbahnhof	4h 40m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	06:21	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:37	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 13 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	16:48	HBF	Cheapest
	12:43	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	16:38	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:07	Hauptbahnhof	4h 41m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	06:22	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 14 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	16:48	HBF	Cheapest
	12:43	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	16:38	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:06	Hauptbahnhof	4h 42m	16:48	HBF	No tags
	06:22	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	11:57	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 51m	16:48	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 15 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:06	Hauptbahnhof	4h 42m	16:48	HBF	Cheapest
	12:43	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	16:38	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	11:57	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 51m	16:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	16:48	HBF	No tags
	06:22	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 16 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 59m	05:14	Essen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	12:43	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	16:38	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	08:08	Hauptbahnhof	4h 40m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	06:22	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:14 PM CEST.

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 14 minutes and with fares starting at just R 271, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32train per day

4h 14mAverage duration

450 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 403 - R 1 149	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 271 - R 3 782	Average duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

Berlin

A
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 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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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 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 ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi3.4

Deutsche Bahn

4.1/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi3.1

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

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 differ 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 R 271. The average price for this train route is around R 1 254. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 14m, covering a distance of 450 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 32 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest train from Berlin to Essen departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 23:55.
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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers 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 3.0 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

08/04

R 567

09/04

R 766

Today

R 928

11/04

R 1 048

12/04

R 1 086

13/04

R 706

14/04

R 664

15/04

R 646

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on 08 Apr 2026 with a price of R 567

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 R 567 to R 4 202 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 R 646, which is on 2026-04-15.

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.