How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Essen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Essen start at R 389. The average price for this route is around R 630. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Essen?

The average bus journey time from Berlin to Essen is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 445 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Berlin to Essen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Essen at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

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

A bus trip from Berlin to Essen produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Berlin to Essen from R 355 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 26 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 25m	14:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
04:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	18:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
23:55	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
03:20	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 25m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
23:35	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 15m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 29 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	18:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	9h 3m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	04:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	9h 3m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	04:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:03	Berlin Südkreuz	8h 57m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	9h 3m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:03	Berlin Südkreuz	8h 57m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	04:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 1 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 25m	14:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	9h 3m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	04:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

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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 R 318, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

5hAverage duration

454 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 389 - R 1 258	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 197 - R 4 241	Average duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 318 - R 1 005	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Essen?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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B
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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C
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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F
Puschkinallee
Puschkinallee 16, 12435 Berlin, Germany
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 149 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12149 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 389

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Essen by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Essen start at R 389. The average price for this route is around R 630. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Berlin to Essen is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 445 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Essen at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Essen?
A bus trip from Berlin to Essen produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/01

R 491

24/01

R 566

Today

No data

26/01

R 549

27/01

R 415

28/01

No data

29/01

R 429

30/01

R 466

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 415

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

You can expect to pay from R 415 to R 804 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 415, which is on 2026-01-27.

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

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 50m	Avg priceR 630	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 3m	Avg priceR 961	Daily departures22
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h	Avg priceR 681	Daily departures15