Bus from Berlin to Essen: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on April 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitCheapest
Flixbus
Wannsee
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitFastest
Flixbus
ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,
HBFNo tags
Flixbus
ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:18 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 16 minutes and with fares starting at just SEK 152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31train per day
4h 16mAverage Duration
280 milesDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceSEK 235 - SEK 642Average Duration7h 50m
11kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceSEK 152 - SEK 2,447Average Duration4h 16m
11kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Essen by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Essen?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Essen start from SEK 235. The average price for this route is around SEK 335. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Essen?

    The average bus trip duration from Berlin to Essen is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 279 miles (450 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Berlin to Essen route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Essen?

    The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Essen at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Essen?

    A bus trip from Berlin to Essen generates an estimated 11.233799999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/16
SEK 420
04/17
SEK 363
Today
SEK 352
04/19
SEK 374
04/20
SEK 278
04/21
SEK 261
04/22
SEK 250
04/23
SEK 238
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on Apr 23, 2026 with a price of SEK 238

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Berlin to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from SEK 238 to SEK 918 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at SEK 238 which is on 2026-04-23.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Essen?

busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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