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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Essen (Oldb)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Essen (Oldb) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $103. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $103, and a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$152 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Essen (Oldb):
A bus is $91 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Essen (Oldb) costing on average $152 (€122).
A bus is $357 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Essen (Oldb) costing on average $418 (€337).
Other travel options to Essen (Oldb) take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 7m.
Bus takes on average 9h 2m.
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How to get from Berlin to Essen (Oldb) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Essen (Oldb) is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:45 PM8h00Berlin12:45 AMEssen (Oldb)$711One-way0 transfers
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- 4:45 PM8h00Berlin12:45 AMEssen (Oldb)$711One-way0 transfers
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- 4:45 PM8h00Berlin12:45 AMEssen (Oldb)$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Essen (Oldb):
A bus is $91 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Essen (Oldb) costing on average $152 (€122).
A bus is $357 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Essen (Oldb) costing on average $418 (€337).
Other travel options to Essen (Oldb) take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 7m.
Bus takes on average 9h 2m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Essen (Oldb) as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Essen(Oldb).
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Vechta, Harmer Straße (Autohof Bakum).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Essen (Oldb) by train.
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