The average train between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Essen takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at S Südkreuz Bhf and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), ODEG and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Essen is 456.4 km. The road distance is 521 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €85–390 and the journey takes 3h 36m.