On average the Berlin to Essen train time is 4 h 5 min covering the 281 miles (453 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

Q: When does the first train depart from Berlin to Essen? When does the last train depart from Berlin to Essen?

The first Berlin to Essen train departs at 4: 59 AM and the last train from Berlin to Essen leaves at 9: 45 PM . Check out the most up-to-date train schedule from Berlin to Essen on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

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Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Essen

Showing times and prices for Jul 06

Cheapest

€48

Average

€79

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

2nd Cheapest

05:18AMBerlin Gesundbrunnen5h12 10:30AMEssen Hbf

1 transfer

€481One-way

05:25AMBerlin Hbf4h10 09:35AMEssen Hbf

0 transfers

€601One-way

05:18AMBerlin Gesundbrunnen4h49 10:07AMEssen Hbf

2 transfers

€631One-way

07:15AMBerlin Hbf4h53 12:08PMEssen Hbf

3 transfers

€631One-way

09:07AMBerlin Gesundbrunnen5h01 02:08PMEssen Hbf

2 transfers

€631One-way

Train schedule from Berlin to Essen

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 6

12:20AMBerlin Hbf5h48 06:08AMEssen Hbf

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04:30AMBerlin Hbf4h05 08:35AMEssen Hbf

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04:32AMBerlin Hbf4h03 08:35AMEssen Hbf

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05:18AMBerlin Gesundbrunnen4h49 10:07AMEssen Hbf

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05:18AMBerlin Gesundbrunnen5h12 10:30AMEssen Hbf

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05:25AMBerlin Hbf4h10 09:35AMEssen Hbf

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06:46AMBerlin Hbf3h49 10:35AMEssen Hbf

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06:58AMBerlin Hbf4h14 11:12AMEssen Hbf

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06:59AMBerlin Hbf4h13 11:12AMEssen Hbf

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07:15AMBerlin Hbf4h53 12:08PMEssen Hbf

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07:15AMBerlin Hbf5h15 12:30PMEssen Hbf

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07:46AMBerlin Hbf3h49 11:35AMEssen Hbf

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07:58AMBerlin Hbf4h21 12:19PMEssen Hbf

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08:46AMBerlin Hbf3h51 12:37PMEssen Hbf

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09:03AMBerlin Hbf4h10 01:13PMEssen Hbf

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09:07AMBerlin Gesundbrunnen5h23 02:30PMEssen Hbf

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09:07AMBerlin Gesundbrunnen5h01 02:08PMEssen Hbf

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09:46AMBerlin Hbf3h49 01:35PMEssen Hbf

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10:46AMBerlin Hbf3h49 02:35PMEssen Hbf

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11:46AMBerlin Hbf3h48 03:34PMEssen Hbf

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12:46PMBerlin Hbf3h49 04:35PMEssen Hbf

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01:06PMBerlin Hbf4h07 05:13PMEssen Hbf

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01:15PMBerlin Hbf4h53 06:08PMEssen Hbf

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01:15PMBerlin Hbf5h15 06:30PMEssen Hbf

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01:46PMBerlin Hbf3h49 05:35PMEssen Hbf

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01:56PMBerlin Hbf4h34 06:30PMEssen Hbf

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02:46PMBerlin Hbf3h50 06:36PMEssen Hbf

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03:15PMBerlin Hbf5h15 08:30PMEssen Hbf

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03:15PMBerlin Hbf4h53 08:08PMEssen Hbf

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03:46PMBerlin Hbf3h49 07:35PMEssen Hbf

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03:57PMBerlin Hbf4h21 08:18PMEssen Hbf

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04:47PMBerlin Hbf3h48 08:35PMEssen Hbf

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05:46PMBerlin Hbf3h49 09:35PMEssen Hbf

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06:38PMBerlin Gesundbrunnen4h52 11:30PMEssen Hbf

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06:46PMBerlin Hbf3h49 10:35PMEssen Hbf

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07:46PMBerlin Hbf3h49 11:35PMEssen Hbf

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08:38PMBerlin Hbf5h29 02:07AMEssen Hbf

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Fastest train times from Berlin to Essen

Showing times and prices for Jul 06

Fastest Journey

3 h 48 m

Average

4 h 23 m

Trains per day

Distance

454 km

Of the 37 trains that leave Berlin for Essen every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

04:47PMBerlin Hbf3h48 08:35PMEssen Hbf

0 transfers

€901One-way

Fastest

11:46AMBerlin Hbf3h48 03:34PMEssen Hbf

0 transfers

€901One-way

2nd Fastest

07:46PMBerlin Hbf3h49 11:35PMEssen Hbf

0 transfers

€741One-way

2nd Fastest

03:46PMBerlin Hbf3h49 07:35PMEssen Hbf

0 transfers

€941One-way

2nd Fastest

09:46AMBerlin Hbf3h49 01:35PMEssen Hbf

0 transfers

€901One-way

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Overview: Train from Berlin to Essen

	Distance	281 miles (453 km)
	Average train duration	4 h 5 min
	Average train ticket price	$39 (€36)
	Train frequency	24 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 19 direct trains a day
	Train companies	FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Berlin to Essen cover the 281 miles (453 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 5 min with our travel partners like FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 24 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $39 (€36), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $26 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Essen trains

You can travel by train between Berlin and Essen with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $26 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Essen train.

Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Essen train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 56 min
Average Price: $26
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 18 a day

Deutsche Bahn trains from Berlin to Essen

Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Berlin to Essen. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Berlin to Essen and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.

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Travel Tips: Trains from Berlin to Essen

Travel by train to Essen 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 Berlin to Essen.

Omio customers have found the cheapest trains from Berlin to Essen to cost as little as $26 (€24) in the next 7 days.

If you’re looking to purchase your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Berlin to Essen train price to come in at an average of $39 (€36) one way.

You should expect to travel around 281 miles (453 km) between Berlin and Essen by train.

On average the Berlin to Essen train time is 4 h 5 min covering the 281 miles (453 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

When departing from Berlin, you have various train station options to start your route from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz. When arriving in Essen, you can end your trip in train stations like Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.

Omio customers book a train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf most frequently for this route.

Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Berlin Hbf and need to travel around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the city center to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Essen most often arrive at Essen Hbf and need to travel around 1 mile (1.6 km) from this train station to the city center.

For the route from Berlin to Essen you can take a train with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Berlin to Essen on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Yes, there are 19 direct trains per day from Berlin to Essen, and you can find a direct train for this trip with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain on Omio. It's worth paying attention to when you book your train ticket as direct services tend to offer more convenience and save you time getting to your destination.

On average, there are 24 trains a day from Berlin to Essen. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The first Berlin to Essen train departs at 4: 59 AM and the last train from Berlin to Essen leaves at 9: 45 PM. Check out the most up-to-date train schedule from Berlin to Essen on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

The price of a one way train ticket from Berlin to Essen is on average $39 (€36) if you purchase within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train companies offering this journey. In general, you can find train tickets from Berlin to Essen available a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Berlin

Essen

Berlin Hbf is the most popular Berlin railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Berlin for your trip to Essen.

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Address

Europaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, Germany

Phone Number

+49 302971055

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 07: 00 - 22: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 00

Public transit options for Berlin Hbf

U-Bahn lines: U5
S-Bahn lines: S3, S5, S7, S9
Bus lines: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245, M41, M85, N20, N40, N5
Tram lines: M5, M6, M8, M10
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FEX, HBX, IRE, RB10, RB14, RB21, RB22, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE7

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Address

Berlin-Spandau, Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Berlin Südkreuz, General-Pape-Straße 1, 12101 Berlin

Ticket Office Hours

Amenities at station

Wifi