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Travel Information from Essen to Berlin

Distance281 miles (453 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$17 - $78
Cheapest modeTrain • $17 (€15) • 3 h 53 min
Fastest modeFlight • $78 (€70) • 1 h 10 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 281 miles (453 km) to Berlin from Essen. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Essen to Berlin.

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from Essen to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

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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
09:06AM4h26
Essen Hbf
01:32PMBerlin Hbf
$481One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:06AM4h26
Essen Hbf
01:32PMBerlin Hbf
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 543
07:22AM3h54
Essen Hbf
11:16AMBerlin Hbf
$1171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:06AM4h38
Essen Hbf
01:44PMBerlin Ostbahnhof
$481One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 843
06:21AM3h55
Essen Hbf
10:16AMBerlin Hbf
$861One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 541
05:18AM3h58
Essen Hbf
09:16AMBerlin Hbf
$1121One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Essen to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Essen to Berlin, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Essen to Berlin and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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 travel options to Berlin from Essen. You can take a bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Berlin is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Berlin:

Taking a train costs $4 (€4) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $21 (€19).

A train is $61 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Berlin costing on average $78 (€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 bus requires on average 6 h 55 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 3 h 53 min of travel time.

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

The average frequency per day from Essen to Berlin is:

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

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Essen to Berlin:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
  • Most travelers who book a train ticket from Essen to Berlin depart from Essen Hbf to Berlin Hbf.

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

  • You can travel between Essen and Berlin by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $21 (€19) with FlixBus from Essen to Berlin.
  • You can take a flight from Essen to Berlin with Eurowings or Lufthansa. Cheap tickets can be found for $78 (€70) with Eurowings from Essen to Berlin.
  • You can take a train from Essen to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Cheap tickets can be found for $17 (€15) with FlixTrain from Essen to Berlin.

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

  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • Direct flights with Eurowings with 6 direct flights per day.
  • Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain with 8 direct trains per day.

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

Looking to extend your trip from Essen to Berlin? Many Omio customers who go from Essen to Berlin usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich or Dresden. If you're looking to explore Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich or Dresden from Berlin, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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