How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Berlin?

The cheapest coach tickets from Essen to Berlin start from £17. The average price for this route is around £27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Essen to Berlin?

The average bus journey time from Essen to Berlin is 8h, covering a distance of 276 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 55m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Essen to Berlin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Berlin?

The earliest bus departs from Essen to Berlin at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Berlin?

A bus journey from Essen to Berlin produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Essen to Berlin from £21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 10 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
22:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
20:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 5m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
22:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 15m	05:50	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
20:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 25m	03:30	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 11 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	22:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	20:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 5m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:04	HBF	10h 51m	03:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	22:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 15m	05:50	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	22:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	15:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 20m	23:25	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:55	HBF	9h 25m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	16:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 55m	01:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	22:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	15:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 20m	23:25	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:55	HBF	9h 25m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	16:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 55m	01:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	22:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	15:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 20m	23:25	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	16:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 55m	01:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	22:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	15:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 20m	23:25	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	16:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 55m	01:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Berlin

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day

5h 10mAverage duration

282 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£17 - £79	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £202	Average duration4h 8m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £51	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Berlin?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Berlin

A
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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C
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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E
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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F
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,562 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11562 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £17

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Berlin

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Berlin?
The cheapest coach tickets from Essen to Berlin start from £17. The average price for this route is around £27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Essen to Berlin?
The average bus journey time from Essen to Berlin is 8h, covering a distance of 276 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Berlin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Berlin?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Berlin at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Berlin?
A bus journey from Essen to Berlin produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/12

£29

08/12

£27

Today

£23

10/12

£23

11/12

£23

12/12

£27

13/12

£22

14/12

£26

The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Berlin as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £22 to £63 for a bus ticket from Essen to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-12-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Berlin?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time8h	Avg price£27	Daily departures13
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 8m	Avg price£54	Daily departures30
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 10m	Avg price£36	Daily departures21