The average train between Berlin (State) and Essen takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin (State) 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 (State) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin (State) is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin (State) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Berlin (State) station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Berlin (State) to Essen train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Berlin (State) to Essen train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Berlin (State) to Essen train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Berlin (State) and Essen is 453.6 km. The road distance is 500 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. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily.