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

The average train ticket price from Essen to Berlin is $74. The best way to find train tickets from Essen to Berlin is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Berlin?

A train trip between Essen and Berlin is around 4h 15m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 47m. This is the time it takes to travel the 282 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Berlin?

The number of trains from Essen to Berlin can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Berlin by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Essen to Berlin?

When taking the train from Essen to Berlin, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Berlin?

Trains traveling between Essen and Berlin leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Hauptbahnhof, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Spandau.

Train Essen to Berlin from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 28m	9:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:22pm	Essen Central Train Station	3h 46m	11:08pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 28m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:20am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 7m	10:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04am	HBF	4h 28m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:22pm	Essen Central Train Station	3h 46m	11:08pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 40m	1:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:20am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 7m	10:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04am	HBF	4h 28m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:22pm	Essen Central Train Station	3h 46m	11:08pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 40m	1:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	6:20am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 7m	10:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:29am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 48m	11:17am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:55am	HBF	5h 46m	1:41pm	Spandau	Cheapest
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 54m	11:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 28m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	10h 51m	3:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:20am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 7m	10:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:03am	HBF	4h 27m	11:30am	Gesundbrunnen	Cheapest
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 54m	11:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	7:55am	HBF	6h 5m	2:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:55am	HBF	9h 25m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:20am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 7m	10:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 28m	9:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 54m	11:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	7:03am	HBF	4h 29m	11:32am	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:55am	HBF	9h 25m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:20am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 7m	10:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:20am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 7m	10:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 54m	11:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:04am	HBF	4h 28m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:04am	HBF	8h 16m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:20am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 7m	10:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Berlin

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

282 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $102	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $228	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $75	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,342 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Train and bus companies in DE:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

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

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Berlin

A - Hauptbahnhof

B - Berlin Ostbahnhof

C - Spandau

D - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

E - Berlin Südkreuz

F - Alt-Tegel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Berlin by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/15

$27

11/16

$97

Today

$34

11/18

$30

11/19

$28

11/20

$34

11/21

$55

11/22

$26

The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on Nov 22, 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 train tickets from Essen to Berlin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $249 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 $26 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.