Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Hauptbahnhof | CheapestFastest | |||||
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| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Berlin Südkreuz | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin |
| Essen Central Train Station | Hauptbahnhof | No tags | ||||
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| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin |
| Essen Central Train Station | Hauptbahnhof | No tags | ||||
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| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin |
| Essen Central Train Station | Hauptbahnhof | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Berlin
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 4 hours 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Essen and Berlin
Stops in Essen
- A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany - D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Berlin
- A
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany - B
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany - C
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany - D
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany - E
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany - F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
Compare bus companies
Based on 16192 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at ZAR 464
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Berlin by bus
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 bus ticket from Essen to Berlin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Berlin start from ZAR 464. The average price for this route is around ZAR 733. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Berlin?
The average bus travel time from Essen to Berlin is 8h 20m, covering a distance of 451 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Berlin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Berlin?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Berlin at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Berlin?
A bus trip from Essen to Berlin generates an estimated 11.2633 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on Oct 13, 2026 with a price of ZAR 602To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Berlin, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ZAR 602 to ZAR 1,321 for a bus ticket from Essen to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 602 which is on 2026-10-13.
What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Berlin?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
