Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
454 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Berlin will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 5 buses that leave Essen for Berlin on Wed, Jul 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 454 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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 €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 €23, and a flight costs an average of €70.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price | €182 Average price |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h35 | 11:50 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h55 | 11:10 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h05 | 1:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h25 | 1:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h35 | 4:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h15 | 3:50 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Wednesday, July 9 | |||||
![]() | 7:20 AM Essen | 5h40 | 1:00 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Essen | 5h20 | 1:10 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Essen | 5h20 | 5:50 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Essen | 5h20 | 6:20 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 281 miles (453 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Find the best buses from Essen to Berlin with Omio's travel partners BlaBlaCar and FlixBus from $25 (€20). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Essen to Berlin bus information with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB), located 6.6 miles (10.6 km) away from the city centre.
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