What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin-Spandau to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin-Spandau to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin-Spandau to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Berlin-Spandau to Essen is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin-Spandau and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin-Spandau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Brunsbütteler Damm/Ruhlebener Str. and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin-Spandau and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from S Spandau Bhf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Berlin-Spandau to Essen?

The distance between Berlin-Spandau and Essen is 481 km. The road distance is 513.2 km.

How do I travel from Berlin-Spandau to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin-Spandau to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €50 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Berlin-Spandau to Essen?

The train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbf takes 3h 36m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Berlin-Spandau to Essen bus from?

Berlin-Spandau to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where do I catch the Berlin-Spandau to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Berlin-Spandau to Essen?

The best way to get from Berlin-Spandau to Essen is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via S Westend, which costs €55 - €65 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Berlin-Spandau to Essen bus arrive?

Berlin-Spandau to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Berlin-Spandau to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin-Spandau to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin-Spandau to Essen is 513 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Berlin-Spandau to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin-Spandau to Essen?

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Berlin-Spandau to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Berlin-Spandau to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 36m
€50–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationbus N1361 / ...
8h 21m
€43–73
Bus via S Westend
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
6h 34m
€58–65
Drive 513.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin-Spandau to Essencar 513.2 km
4h 17m
€76–109
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
3h 31m
€87–299
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 1m
€64–179
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
4h 21m
€92–281
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h
€130–315

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Distance: 481.3 km
Duration: 3h 36m

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 €90–180 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 6 times a week. 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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