How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Essen?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Essen start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Essen?

The average train ride duration from Berlin to Essen is 4h 9m, covering a distance of 280 miles (452 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators service the Berlin to Essen route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 30 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn .

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

The earliest train departs from Berlin to Essen at 6:07am. And the latest train departs at 11:55pm.

What is the best train operator from Berlin to Essen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Berlin to Essen?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveler 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.

Train Berlin to Essen from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on March 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 48m	8:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	1:46pm	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	5:35pm	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	8:32am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	12:38pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	12:38pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on March 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 50m	12:00pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:46am	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 9m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:32am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on March 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	7:46am	Berlin Hbf	3h 49m	11:35am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:40am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 8m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 50m	2:00pm	HBF	No tags
	6:32am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on March 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	12:43pm	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	4:38pm	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:07am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 41m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:21am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:37am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	12:06pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 42m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on March 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:06pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 42m	4:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
12:43pm	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	4:38pm	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
11:57am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 51m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
6:21am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:37am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
12:21pm	Spandau	4h 27m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on March 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	4:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	12:43pm	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	4:38pm	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	12:06pm	Hauptbahnhof	4h 42m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:21am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:37am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	11:57am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 51m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on March 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 5m	6:00pm	HBF	Cheapest
	12:43pm	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	4:38pm	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:08am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 40m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
	6:21am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:37am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Essen on March 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 48m	8:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	12:43pm	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	4:38pm	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	8:07am	Hauptbahnhof	4h 41m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 50m	12:00pm	HBF	No tags
	6:21am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:37am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Essen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

284 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $69	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $252	Average Duration4h 9m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Essen?

Berlin

A
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

FlixTrain

3/525 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.5

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.2

DE train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Essen by train

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 train ticket from Berlin to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Essen start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Essen?
The average train ride duration from Berlin to Essen is 4h 9m, covering a distance of 280 miles (452 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 30 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest train departs from Berlin to Essen at 6:07am. And the latest train departs at 11:55pm.
What is the best train operator from Berlin to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Berlin to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler 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

03/18

$43

03/19

$45

Today

$57

03/21

$47

03/22

$56

03/23

$45

03/24

$39

03/25

$38

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on Mar 25, 2026 with a price of $38

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 $38 to $270 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 $38 which is on 2026-03-25.

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.