What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen is to rideshare which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen is to fly and train which takes 3h 2m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin (State) and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin (State) and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin (State) to Essen. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Berlin (State) to Essen?

The distance between Berlin (State) and Essen is 500 km. The road distance is 527.7 km.

How do I travel from Berlin (State) to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen without a car is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 4h 58m and costs €35 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Berlin (State) to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Berlin (State) to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin (State) to Essen bus from?

Berlin (State) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.

Where do I catch the Berlin (State) to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Berlin (State) to Essen?

The best way to get from Berlin (State) to Essen is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 4h 58m and costs €35 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Magdeburg, which costs and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Berlin (State) to Essen bus arrive?

Berlin (State) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Berlin (State) to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin (State) to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin (State) to Essen is 528 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Berlin (State) to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin (State) to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin (State) to Essen?

Book your Berlin (State) to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2776+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Berlin (State) to Essen?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Berlin (State) to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train via S Spandau Bhf
best
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 58m
€38–393
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Essenrideshare 525.8 km
5h 36m
€19–35
Bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Magdeburgbus
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
7h 2m
Drive 527.7 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Essencar 527.7 km
4h 27m
€75–109
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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
3h 2m
€92–268
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 37m
€38–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Essen central train stationbus N1387
9h 15m
€50–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin ZOB to Dortmund central bus stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
10h 23m
€75–119
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport 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 8m
€86–303
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport 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
4h 38m
€124–387
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4h 41m
€138–535

Berlin (State) to Essen by train

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Distance: 500.3 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Berlin (State), 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. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin to Südviertel, Essen via Magdeburg in around 7h 2m.

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