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

The average train ticket price from Essen to Berlin is $108. The best way to find cheap 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 trip from Essen to Berlin?

A train trip between Essen and Berlin is around 4h 9m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 46m. This is the time it takes to travel the 455 km 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 34. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. 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, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.

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

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

Train Essen to Berlin from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:05pm	HBF	10h 50m	3:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 54m	11:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:06am	HBF	4h 26m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:29am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 48m	11:17am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 5m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 28
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
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 29
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
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 5m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:06am	HBF	4h 26m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 54m	11:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	5:04pm	HBF	4h 28m	9:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:06am	HBF	8h 14m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 5m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:06am	HBF	4h 26m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 54m	11:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	5:05pm	HBF	4h 27m	9:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:06am	HBF	8h 14m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	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 December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:06am	HBF	4h 26m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 54m	11:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:06am	HBF	4h 38m	1:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:06am	HBF	8h 14m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	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 December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:06am	HBF	4h 26m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	3h 54m	11:16am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	9:06am	HBF	4h 38m	1:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:29am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 48m	11:17am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	7:22am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 5m	11:27am	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 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$31 - $147	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $342	Average Duration4h 9m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $94	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg 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
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Berlin by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Berlin cost?
The average train ticket price from Essen to Berlin is $108. The best way to find cheap 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 trip from Essen to Berlin?
A train trip between Essen and Berlin is around 4h 9m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 46m. This is the time it takes to travel the 455 km 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 34. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. 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, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Berlin?
Trains travelling between Essen and Berlin leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Berlin Ostbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Spandau.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-24

$49

11-25

$46

Today

$57

11-27

$69

11-28

$59

11-29

$42

11-30

$74

12-01

$37

The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on Dec 1, 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 train tickets from Essen to Berlin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $327 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 $37 which is on 2025-12-01.

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.