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Berlin-Spandau to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Berlin-Spandau and Essen takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is at least one train per day from Berlin-Spandau 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.

5h 3m
Duration
481 km
Distance
€75
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Berlin-Spandau to Essen train times

Trains run once daily between Berlin-Spandau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin-Spandau is at 10:22 AM which arrives into Essen at 3:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 5h 1m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 5h 1m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 1m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Berlin-Spandau to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 481.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Berlin-Spandau, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75–160 and the journey takes 3h 36m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 4 times a day.

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