How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Essen?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Essen start from R 197. The average price for this train route is around R 959. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Essen?

The average train journey time from Berlin to Essen is 4h 3m, covering a distance of 452 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Berlin to Essen route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 22 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Essen?

The earliest train from Berlin to Essen departs at 06:32. And the latest train departs at 23:52.

Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Essen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Essen?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Berlin to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Berlin to Essen from R 177 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	Cheapest
07:46	Berlin Hbf	3h 51m	11:37	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 29 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:03	Berlin Südkreuz	8h 57m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	07:46	Berlin Hbf	3h 51m	11:37	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	9h 3m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:39	Spandau	9h 21m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:39	Spandau	9h 21m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	07:46	Berlin Hbf	3h 51m	11:37	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	9h 3m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:03	Berlin Südkreuz	8h 57m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	9h 3m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	07:46	Berlin Hbf	3h 51m	11:37	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:03	Berlin Südkreuz	8h 57m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:39	Spandau	9h 21m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Essen on 1 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	9h 3m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	07:46	Berlin Hbf	3h 51m	11:37	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:03	Berlin Südkreuz	8h 57m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	06:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 6m	10:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:39	Spandau	9h 21m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	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 R 317, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

5hAverage duration

454 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 388 - R 1 256	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 197 - R 4 232	Average duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 317 - R 1 003	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

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

Berlin

A
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 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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Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi1.8

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/512 157 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Essen by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Essen start from R 197. The average price for this train route is around R 959. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Essen?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Essen is 4h 3m, covering a distance of 452 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Essen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 22 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Essen?
The earliest train from Berlin to Essen departs at 06:32. And the latest train departs at 23:52.
Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Berlin to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 1 110

25/01

No data

Today

R 1 196

27/01

R 710

28/01

No data

29/01

R 717

30/01

R 713

31/01

R 877

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Essen was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 710

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

You can expect to pay from R 710 to R 2 731 for a train ticket from Berlin to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 710, which is on 2026-01-27.