How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Essen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Essen start from $24. The average price for this route is around $33. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Essen?

The average bus trip duration from Berlin to Essen is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 284 miles (458 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Berlin to Essen route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 12 trains 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 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

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

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

Bus Berlin to Essen from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	6:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 51m	12:01pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 25m	2:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	6:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 51m	12:01pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on December 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	6:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on December 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	6:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
	11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on December 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	6:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:10am	Wannsee	6h 40m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 51m	12:01pm	HBF	No tags
	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

282 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $77	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $237	Average Duration4h 6m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $62	Average Duration5h 10m	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
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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D
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 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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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

3.5/511,528 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Essen by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $24. The average price for this route is around $33. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Essen?
The average bus trip duration from Berlin to Essen is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 284 miles (458 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 12 trains 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 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Essen?
A bus trip from Berlin to Essen generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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

12/03

$31

12/04

$40

Today

$40

12/06

$32

12/07

$39

12/08

$30

12/09

$28

12/10

$26

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $26

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 $26 to $64 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 $26 which is on 2025-12-10.

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 Price$33	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 6m	Avg Price$70	Daily Departures29
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 10m	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures17