How much is the train ticket from Essen to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start from RUB 1,090. The average price for this train route is around RUB 5,735. 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 Essen to Berlin?

The average train ride duration from Essen to Berlin is 4h 8m, covering a distance of 281 miles (452 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators service the Essen to Berlin route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 34 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain .

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

The earliest train departs from Essen to Berlin at 6:13am. And the latest train departs at 11:56pm.

What is the best train operator from Essen to Berlin?

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 Essen to Berlin?

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 Essen to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Essen to Berlin from RUB 798 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 18m	9:22pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 18m	9:22pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 16m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on May 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04am	HBF	4h 16m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	1:05pm	HBF	4h 15m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:58 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 4 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just RUB 1,090, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34train per day

4h 8mAverage Duration

281 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceRUB 1,824 - RUB 7,632	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceRUB 1,090 - RUB 21,443	Average Duration4h 8m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

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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Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 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
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi3.4

Deutsche Bahn

4.1/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.1

FlixTrain

3.2/527 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Berlin 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 Essen to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start from RUB 1,090. The average price for this train route is around RUB 5,735. 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 Essen to Berlin?
The average train ride duration from Essen to Berlin is 4h 8m, covering a distance of 281 miles (452 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Essen to Berlin route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 34 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Essen to Berlin?
The earliest train departs from Essen to Berlin at 6:13am. And the latest train departs at 11:56pm.
What is the best train operator from Essen to Berlin?
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 Essen to Berlin?
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 Essen to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Berlin?
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

05/13

RUB 3,431

05/14

RUB 4,416

Today

RUB 3,065

05/16

RUB 3,155

05/17

RUB 4,401

05/18

RUB 2,885

05/19

RUB 2,116

05/20

RUB 2,252

The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on May 19, 2026 with a price of RUB 2,116

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

You can expect to pay from RUB 2,116 to RUB 21,646 for a train ticket from Essen to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 2,116 which is on 2026-05-19.

Usually Deutsche Bahn 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.