How to Travel from
Berlin to Essen
by Plane, Train, Bus or Car
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Berlin, Germany → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Berlin to Essen
Composite routes from Berlin to Essen
Cheapest
4 h 23 min
Car
526 km.
from $28
Fastest
1 h 11 min
Plane
Route Navigator Berlin - Essen
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Continue onto Schloßplatz
Schloßplatz, 1 km 999 м
1 km 999 м
Turn right onto Glinkastraße
Glinkastraße, 98 м
98 м
Turn left onto Behrenstraße
Behrenstraße, 1 km 591 м
1 km 591 м
Turn right onto Ebertstraße
Ebertstraße, 205 м
205 м
Turn left onto Straße des 17. Juni and take B 2, , B 5 toward Charlottenburg, Tegel
Straße des 17. Juni, Charlottenburg, Tegel, B 2, , B 5, 2 km 764 м
2 km 764 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Straße des 17. Juni
Straße des 17. Juni, 2 km 968 м
2 km 968 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bismarckstraße
Bismarckstraße, 3 km 838 м
3 km 838 м
Turn left onto Messedamm
Messedamm, 62 м
62 м
Keep right onto Messedamm
Messedamm, 1 km 694 м
1 km 694 м
Continue onto Halenseestraße
Halenseestraße, 103 м
103 м
Turn right and take A 115 toward Magdeburg, Leipzig, Potsdam
Magdeburg, Leipzig, Potsdam, A 115, 39 km 252 м
39 km 252 м
Keep right onto A 10 and take A 10 toward Hamburg, Rostock, Hannover, Magdeburg, Potsdam-Nord
Hamburg, Rostock, Hannover, Magdeburg, Potsdam-Nord, A 10, 8 km 760 м
8 km 760 м
Keep left onto A 2 and take A 2 toward Hannover, Magdeburg
Hannover, Magdeburg, A 2, 89 km 856 м
89 km 856 м
Keep right and take B 189 toward Magdeburg-Zentrum, Stendal, Barleben
Magdeburg-Zentrum, Stendal, Barleben, B 189, 362 м
362 м
Keep left and take B 189 toward Magdeburg, -Zentrum
Magdeburg, -Zentrum, B 189, 499 м
499 м
Keep left and take A 2 toward Hannover
Hannover, A 2, 97 km 317 м
97 km 317 м
Keep right and take B 444 toward Peine, Ilsede, Edemissen, Peine-Ost
Peine, Ilsede, Edemissen, Peine-Ost, B 444, 208 м
208 м
Keep left and take B 444 toward Peine
Peine, B 444, 2 km 8 м
2 km 8 м
Keep left and take A 2 toward Hannover
Hannover, A 2, 243 km 511 м
243 km 511 м
Keep right
319 м
319 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M.
Frankfurt a.M., A 45, 2 km 527 м
2 km 527 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M.
Frankfurt a.M., A 45, 3 km 911 м
3 km 911 м
Keep right and take A 42 toward Dortmund-Bodelschwingh., Duisburg, Castrp-Rauxel
Dortmund-Bodelschwingh., Duisburg, Castrp-Rauxel, A 42, 155 м
155 м
Keep right and take A 42 toward Duisburg, Castrop-Rauxel
Duisburg, Castrop-Rauxel, A 42, 25 km 372 м
25 km 372 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen, -Altenessen, -Karnap
Essen, -Altenessen, -Karnap, 423 м
423 м
Turn right onto Heßlerstraße
Heßlerstraße, 464 м
464 м
Turn left onto Altenessener Straße
Altenessener Straße, 5 km 112 м
5 km 112 м
Continue onto Stoppenberger Straße
Stoppenberger Straße, 2 km 677 м
2 km 677 м
Keep right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 39 м
39 м
Arrive at destination
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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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