How much is the train ticket from Essen to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start from R 241. The average price for this train route is around R 1 158. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Essen to Berlin?

The average train journey time from Essen to Berlin is 4h 12m, covering a distance of 452 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 35m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Essen to Berlin route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 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 Essen to Berlin?

The earliest train from Essen to Berlin departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 22:19.

Which 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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

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

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 Essen to Berlin?

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 Essen to Berlin?

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 Essen to Berlin from R 182 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 10 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:04	HBF	4h 51m	21:55	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	19:19	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	23:27	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	17:04	HBF	5h 2m	22:06	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:04	HBF	10h 51m	03:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	18:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 18m	22:39	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 11 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:04	HBF	4h 47m	13:51	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	18:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 58m	22:19	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	13:05	HBF	4h 45m	17:50	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 13m	10:34	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 12 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:56	HBF	9h 34m	03:30	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 3m	10:24	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 47m	13:51	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 13m	10:34	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 13 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:05	HBF	4h 45m	17:50	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 3m	10:24	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 47m	13:51	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 13m	10:34	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 14 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:04	HBF	4h 47m	13:51	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 3m	10:24	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 30m	13:34	Spandau	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 13m	10:34	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 15 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:04	HBF	4h 47m	13:51	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 3m	10:24	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 30m	13:34	Spandau	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 13m	10:34	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 16 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:56	HBF	6h 6m	16:02	Berlin Südkreuz	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 3m	10:24	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 47m	13:51	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 13m	10:34	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 17 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:04	HBF	10h 51m	03:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 3m	10:24	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 47m	13:51	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 13m	10:34	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 12 minutes and with fares starting at just R 241, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33train per day

4h 12mAverage duration

452 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 390 - R 1 241	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 241 - R 4 022	Average duration4h 12m	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
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 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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Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3.1/525 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.5

WiFi2.5

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 Essen to Berlin 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 Essen to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start from R 241. The average price for this train route is around R 1 158. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Essen to Berlin is 4h 12m, covering a distance of 452 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 35m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 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 Essen to Berlin?
The earliest train from Essen to Berlin departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 22:19.
Which 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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Berlin?
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 Essen to Berlin?
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 Essen to Berlin?
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 806

09/04

R 805

Today

R 949

11/04

R 928

12/04

R 1 109

13/04

R 808

14/04

R 606

15/04

R 503

The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on 15 Apr 2026 with a price of R 503

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 R 503 to R 4 334 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 R 503, 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.