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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Berlin to Essen

Composite routes from Berlin to Essen

Cheapest
4 h 32 min
Car
528 km.
from $29
Fastest
1 h 11 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
10h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Bus from Berlin ZOB to Bielefeld
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$559.79

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$305.34
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$54.71

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Kamen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Kamen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Berlin to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$41.98

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Essen is to rideshare which costs $20.65 - $35.87 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Essen is to fly and train which takes 3h 20m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Berlin to Essen?

The distance between Berlin and Essen is 494 km. The road distance is 532.1 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $39.13 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Essen?

The train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Essen bus from?

Berlin to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Essen train from?

Berlin to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Berlin to Essen?

The best way to get from Berlin to Essen is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $39.13 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Berlin to Essen bus arrive?

Berlin to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Berlin to Essen train arrive?

Berlin to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Essen is 532 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Berlin to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin to Essen?

Book your Berlin to Essen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin to Essen?

Book your Berlin to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

Can I share a ride from Berlin to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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