Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hauptbahnhof | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | |||||
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| Berlin Hbf Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | ||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hauptbahnhof | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn |
| Berlin Ostbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Berlin Ostbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + VIAS Rail | Berlin Ostbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hauptbahnhof | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn |
| Berlin Ostbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just DKK 100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Essen?
Berlin
- A
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany - B
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany - C
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany - D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany - E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany - F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Essen by train
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 train ticket from Berlin to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Essen start from DKK 100. The average price for this train route is around DKK 790. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Essen?
The average train ride duration from Berlin to Essen is 4h 36m, covering a distance of 281 miles (454 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 30 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest train departs from Berlin to Essen at 6:07am. And the latest train departs at 11:58pm.
What 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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Berlin to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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.
The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on Oct 10, 2026 with a price of DKK 551To 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 DKK 551 to DKK 1,752 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 DKK 597 which is on 2026-10-11.
