How to travel from Essen to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €50.

Distance: 454 km

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€47

Average price

€35

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Cheapest

€186

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4h 50m

Average total duration

4h 20m

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30m

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7h 20m

Average total duration

6h 50m

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4h 12m

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1h 12m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.7kg

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from Essen to Berlin

How to get from Essen to Berlin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Essen to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:04AM4h06
Essen Hbf
01:10PMBerlin Spandau
361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:04AM4h06
Essen Hbf
01:10PMBerlin Spandau
361One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW4
11:15AM1h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
12:25PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
911One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:04AM4h22
Essen Hbf
01:26PMBerlin Hbf
361One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:04AM4h36
Essen Hbf
01:40PMBerlin Ostbahnhof
361One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 845
08:21AM3h55
Essen Hbf
12:16PMBerlin Hbf
471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:40PM8h30
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
09:10PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:05PM8h20
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
11:25PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
391One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:05PM8h45
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
11:50PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
391One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW6
04:45PM1h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
05:55PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
1041One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9040
07:10AM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport
08:20AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
2611One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9042
04:10PM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport
05:20PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
2831One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Berlin

Travel to Berlin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Berlin.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Berlin: coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Berlin is a train with an average price of €15.

This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Berlin:

Taking a train costs €4 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €19 for the same trip.

A train is €55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Berlin costing on average €70.

The fastest way from Essen to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Berlin that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 6 h 55 min of travel time.

Getting to Berlin by train takes 3 h 53 min on average.

The distance between Essen and Berlin is around 453 km.

The average frequency per day from Essen to Berlin is:

  • 13 coaches per day.
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • 22 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Berlin as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Essen to Berlin:

  • Coaches most often depart from Essen at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Berlin at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
  • Trains from Essen to Berlin most often leave from Essen Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Berlin:

  • You can go to Berlin from Essen by coach with FlixBus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €19 with FlixBus from Essen to Berlin on Omio.
  • You can travel by plane to Berlin from Essen with Eurowings or Lufthansa, and you can find Eurowings Essen to Berlin tickets for €70 on Omio.
  • You can travel by train from Essen to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain, and you can find FlixTrain Essen to Berlin tickets for €15 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Berlin with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 12 direct coaches per day to take to Berlin with FlixBus.
  • You'll find 6 direct flights a day to Berlin with Eurowings.
  • You can find 8 direct trains per day to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.

Direct services to Berlin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Essen to Berlin often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich or Dresden. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Essen and Berlin itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Berlin and any of these top destinations today!

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