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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Berlin

Composite routes from Essen to Berlin

Cheapest
4 h 32 min
Car
530 km.
from $29

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Grandes Tour
Website
FlixBus
Website
7h
Every 4 hours
$49.62–$69.97
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Grandes Tour
Website
10h 13m
3 times a week
+38 (044) 444 00 44
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Call
Airlines
Found: 4
KLM
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
KLM
Website
3h 13m
Every day
$241.73–$1,399.49
Lufthansa
Website
3h 15m
Every day
$178.12–$521.63
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$69.97–$254.45
Condor Flugdienst
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$45.80–$216.28
Train operators
Found: 6
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurostar
Website
22 min
6 times a week
$27.99–$63.61
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
3h 54m
Hourly
$95.42–$108.14
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
35 min
Every 30 minutes
$11.45–$16.54
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
22 min
Every 20 minutes
$10.18–$15.27
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
57 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flixtrain
Website
4h 29m
3 times a day
$45.80–$69.97
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
5h 43m
Every 2 hours
$22.90–$44.53
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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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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