What is the distance between Essen and Berlin?

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

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

Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Berlin Südkreuz in Berlin.

Bus Essen to Berlin from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	9:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	10:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	5:30am	Wannsee	Fastest
	3:05pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 20m	11:25pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:06am	HBF	8h 14m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	4:15pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 55m	1:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	9:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
10:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	5:30am	Wannsee	Fastest
8:05pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 5m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
10:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 15m	5:50am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
8:05pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 25m	3:30am	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	9:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	10:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	5:30am	Wannsee	Fastest
	8:05pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 5m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:05pm	HBF	10h 50m	3:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	10:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 15m	5:50am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	9:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	10:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	5:30am	Wannsee	Fastest
	3:05pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 20m	11:25pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:55am	HBF	9h 25m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	4:15pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 55m	1:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	9:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	10:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	5:30am	Wannsee	Fastest
	3:05pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 20m	11:25pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:55am	HBF	9h 25m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	4:15pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 55m	1:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:05pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 20m	11:25pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	10:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	5:30am	Wannsee	Fastest
	12:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	9:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:06am	HBF	8h 14m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	4:15pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 55m	1:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 30m	9:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	10:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 55m	5:30am	Wannsee	Fastest
	3:05pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 20m	11:25pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:06am	HBF	8h 14m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	4:15pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 55m	1:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	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 a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

454 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $148	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $341	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $94	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Berlin?

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

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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FlixBus

3.5/511,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11432 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $37

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Berlin by bus

What is the distance between Essen and Berlin?
The distance between Essen and Berlin is approximately 455 km (282 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Berlin?
Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Berlin Südkreuz in Berlin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$42

11-23

$59

Today

$43

11-25

$42

11-26

$41

11-27

$37

11-28

$47

11-29

$37

The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $37

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $98 for a bus ticket from Essen to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Berlin?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time8h	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time4h 10m	Avg Price$108	Daily Departures34
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time5h 10m	Avg Price$66	Daily Departures18