What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen is to fly and train which takes 1h 38m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin Airport BER and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Flughafen BER and arriving at Essen Hbf via Berlin Suedkreuz and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen?

The distance between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Essen is 515 km. The road distance is 531.1 km.

How do I travel from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen without a car is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 5h 6m and costs €90 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen bus from?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where do I catch the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen train from?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.

Train or bus from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen?

The best way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 5h 6m and costs €90 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Masurenallee - Berlin, which costs and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen bus arrive?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen train arrive?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen is 531 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Can I share a ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train

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There are 8 ways to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
1h 38m
€93–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Essen central train stationbus N1361 / ...
7h 40m
€45–75
Train via S Spandau Bhf
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 6m
€91–422
Bus via Masurenallee - Berlin
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
7h 15m
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin Brandenburg-BER to Essenrideshare 531.1 km
4h 18m
Drive 531.1 km
1. Drive from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essencar 531.1 km
4h 18m
€75–109
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
2h 41m
€85–273
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 59m
€93–432

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Essen by train

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Distance: 515.2 km
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Germany and Essen, Germany?

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. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Südviertel, Essen once daily, and the journey takes 5h 7m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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