Bus Tickets from Berlin to Essen

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Next departures for Berlin to Essen on November 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitCheapest
Flixbus
Wannsee
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitFastest
Flixbus
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
    		Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,
    		HBFNo tags
    Flixbus
    		Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
    		Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo 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 a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    14carpool per day
    5h 10mAverage Duration
    454 kmDistance
    19kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average Price$33 - $188Average Duration7h 50m
    11kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average Price$20 - $409Average Duration4h 14m
    11kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    		Average Price$32 - $90Average Duration5h 10m
    19kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Essen by bus

    1. What is the distance between Berlin and Essen?

      The distance between Berlin and Essen is around 455 km (282 miles).

    2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Berlin to Essen?

      Buses traveling this route start their trip at Berlin Südkreuz, in Berlin, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

    Find cheapest prices for buses

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

    Best price found
    11-16
    $52
    11-17
    $49
    Today
    $46
    11-19
    $45
    11-20
    $41
    11-21
    $45
    11-22
    $42
    11-23
    $46
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $41

    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 $41 to $140 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 $41 which is on 2025-11-20.

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