How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Essen?

The cheapest coach tickets from Berlin to Essen start from £19. The average price for this route is around £26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Essen?

The average bus journey time from Berlin to Essen is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 284 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Berlin to Essen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Essen at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Essen?

A bus journey from Berlin to Essen produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Berlin to Essen from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	18:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 51m	12:01	HBF	No tags
	04:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 30 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	04:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 51m	14:01	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:55	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	04:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	18:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
23:55	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
03:20	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 25m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	18:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	16:48	HBF	No tags
	23:55	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 35m	18:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	04:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 5 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:10	Wannsee	6h 40m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 51m	12:01	HBF	No tags
	04:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 50m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 53m	12:48	HBF	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day

5hAverage duration

282 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £77	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £183	Average duration4h 8m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£18 - £48	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Essen?

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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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11470 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £19

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Berlin to Essen

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Essen?
The cheapest coach tickets from Berlin to Essen start from £19. The average price for this route is around £26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Berlin to Essen is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 284 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Essen at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Essen?
A bus journey from Berlin to Essen produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

26/11

£24

27/11

£25

Today

£27

29/11

£24

30/11

£28

01/12

£23

02/12

£20

03/12

£20

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £20

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 £20 to £57 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 £20, which is on 2025-12-03.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 50m	Avg price£26	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 8m	Avg price£53	Daily departures31
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h	Avg price£30	Daily departures21