Next available departures

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:47am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 8m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 20m	12:00pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:10am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 28m	10:38am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	6:10pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 57m	11:07pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	8:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	8h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:47am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 8m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:07am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 31m	10:38am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	7:12pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 23m	11:35pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	8:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 50m	2:00pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:51pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 23m	5:14am	Essen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	7:47am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 12m	10:38am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 8m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:45am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 3m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 12m	10:38am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:47am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	8:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 12m	10:38am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	8:27am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 21m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 5m	6:00pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 12m	10:38am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:47am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	8:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 12m	10:38am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + VIAS Rail	6:43am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 44m	11:27am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	8:27am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 21m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 48m	8:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on August 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:47am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	3h 48m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 8m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 13m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 12m	10:38am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + VIAS Rail	6:43am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 44m	11:27am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	8:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags

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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 12 minutes and with fares starting at just PLN 37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38train per day

4h 12mAverage Duration

281 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePLN 104 - PLN 377	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePLN 37 - PLN 971	Average Duration4h 12m	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
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 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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F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 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

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

FlixTrain

3.3/533 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.0

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

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 PLN 37. The average price for this train route is around PLN 248. 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 12m, covering a distance of 281 miles (452 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 38 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest train departs from Berlin to Essen at 6:14am. And the latest train departs at 11:52pm.
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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
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 2.8 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.

Best price found

07/30

PLN 305

07/31

PLN 131

Today

PLN 89

08/02

PLN 125

08/03

PLN 104

08/04

PLN 89

08/05

PLN 86

08/06

PLN 91

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on Aug 5, 2026 with a price of PLN 86

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 PLN 86 to PLN 997 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 PLN 86 which is on 2026-08-05.

Usually Deutsche Bahn 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.