Train from Berlin to Essen: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 3 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixtrain
    Hauptbahnhof
    HBFCheapest
    Flixtrain
      Spandau
      HBFFastest
      Flixbus + Flixtrain
        Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,
        HBFNo tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 08:03 CET.

        Compare 3 ways to travel from Berlin to Essen

        We recommend carpooling

        Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        21carpool per day
        5hAverage duration
        282 milesDistance
        19kgCO₂ emissions
        Average price£19 - £77Average duration7h 50m
        11kg CO₂e
        Average price£12 - £184Average duration4h 8m
        11kg CO₂e
        Carpool
        Average price£18 - £48Average duration5h
        19kg CO₂e

        Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Essen by train

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

        1. How much does a train ticket cost from Berlin to Essen?

          The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Essen start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £53. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the train journey from Berlin to Essen?

          The average train journey time from Berlin to Essen is 4h 8m, covering a distance of 283 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 49m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.

        3. Which train operators serve the Berlin to Essen route?

          Several major train operators run on this route with 31 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

        4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Essen?

          The earliest train from Berlin to Essen departs at 06:06. And the latest train departs at 23:56.

        5. Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Essen?

          According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

        6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Essen?

          According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

        7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Essen?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

        8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Essen?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

        Find cheapest prices for trains

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

        Best price found
        30/11
        £32
        01/12
        £27
        Today
        £24
        03/12
        £25
        04/12
        £24
        05/12
        £32
        06/12
        £27
        07/12
        £57
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £24

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

        You can expect to pay from £24 to £212 for a train ticket from Berlin to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2025-12-04.

        Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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