How to Travel from
Essen to Berlin
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Essen, Germany → Berlin, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Berlin
Composite routes from Essen to Berlin
Cheapest
4 h 39 min
Car
534 km.
from $29
Route Navigator Essen - Berlin
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 2 km 827 м
2 km 827 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf
Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf, 338 м
338 м
Keep right and drive toward Altendorf, Schederhof
Altendorf, Schederhof, 1 km 511 м
1 km 511 м
Turn right onto Frohnhauser Straße
Frohnhauser Straße, 1 km 937 м
1 km 937 м
Turn left onto Westendstraße
Westendstraße, 464 м
464 м
Keep right onto Westendstraße
Westendstraße, 234 м
234 м
Turn sharp left onto Hans-Böckler-Straße and drive toward Dorsten, Altenessen, Katernberg
Hans-Böckler-Straße, Dorsten, Altenessen, Katernberg, 1 km 426 м
1 km 426 м
Turn left onto Gladbecker Straße
Gladbecker Straße, 4 km 872 м
4 km 872 м
Keep right and take A 42 toward Duisburg, Dortmund
Duisburg, Dortmund, A 42, 221 м
221 м
Keep right and take A 42 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 42, 27 km 100 м
27 km 100 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Hannover, Dortmund
Hannover, Dortmund, A 45, 424 м
424 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Oberhausen, Hannover
Oberhausen, Hannover, A 45, 2 km 391 м
2 km 391 м
Keep right and take A 2 toward Hannover, Dortmund
Hannover, Dortmund, A 2, 2 km 571 м
2 km 571 м
Keep left and take A 2 toward Hannover, Dortmund
Hannover, Dortmund, A 2, 201 km 32 м
201 km 32 м
Keep left onto A 2 and take A 2 toward Berlin, Hannover/Langenhagen, Messe
Berlin, Hannover/Langenhagen, Messe, A 2, 22 km 56 м
22 km 56 м
Keep left onto A 2 and take A 2 toward Berlin
Berlin, A 2, 228 km 708 м
228 km 708 м
Keep right and take A 115 toward Berlin-Zentrum (Zoo), Zehlendorf, Potsdam-Zentrum
Berlin-Zentrum (Zoo), Zehlendorf, Potsdam-Zentrum, A 115, 28 km 452 м
28 km 452 м
Continue onto AVUS toward A 100
AVUS, A 100, 1 km 873 м
1 km 873 м
Keep right and drive toward Kurfürstendamm
Kurfürstendamm, 393 м
393 м
Turn left onto Rathenauplatz
Rathenauplatz, 12 м
12 м
Keep right onto Kurfürstendamm
Kurfürstendamm, 2 km 915 м
2 km 915 м
Continue onto Kurfürstendamm
Kurfürstendamm, 2 km 959 м
2 km 959 м
Turn left onto Nürnberger Straße
Nürnberger Straße, 260 м
260 м
Continue onto Budapester Straße
Budapester Straße, 3 km 712 м
3 km 712 м
Continue onto Ebertstraße
Ebertstraße, 10 м
10 м
Turn left onto Ebertstraße
Ebertstraße, 74 м
74 м
Turn right onto Hannah-Arendt-Straße
Hannah-Arendt-Straße, 2 km 635 м
2 km 635 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Berlin,
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97
Grandes Tour
Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Essen central train station to Berlin,
Ave. Duration:
10h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,399.49
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$547.07
Plane from Frankfurt to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$419.85
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$305.34
Condor Flugdienst
Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.80–$216.28
Train operators
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to S+U
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Flixtrain
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to S+U
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97
Train from Gelsenkirchen Central Station to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$44.53–$69.97
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Essen to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$44.53
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Berlin?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Berlin is to rideshare which costs $19.57 - $38.04 and takes 5h 43m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Berlin?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Berlin is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen and Berlin?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Berlin?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 54m.
How far is it from Essen to Berlin?
The distance between Essen and Berlin is 494 km. The road distance is 529.1 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Berlin without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $39.13 - $92.39 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Berlin?
The train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.
Where do I catch the Essen to Berlin bus from?
Essen to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Where do I catch the Essen to Berlin train from?
Essen to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Essen to Berlin?
The best way to get from Essen to Berlin is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $39.13 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 7h.
Where does the Essen to Berlin bus arrive?
Essen to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Where does the Essen to Berlin train arrive?
Essen to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Can I drive from Essen to Berlin?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Berlin is 529 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Essen to Berlin.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Berlin?
Book your Essen to Berlin train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Berlin?
Book your Essen to Berlin bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Berlin?
There are 2306+ hotels available in Berlin. Prices start at $45.60 per night.
Can I share a ride from Essen to Berlin?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Berlin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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