What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Berlin Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Berlin Hbf is to rideshare which costs €18 - €35 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Berlin Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Berlin Hbf is to train and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Berlin Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Berlin Hbf. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Berlin, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str./Kantstr. via S Messe Nord/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Berlin Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Berlin Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Essen to Berlin Hbf?

The distance between Essen and Berlin Hbf is 526 km. The road distance is 526.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Berlin Hbf without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €40 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Berlin Hbf?

The train from Essen Hbf to Berlin Hbf takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Essen to Berlin Hbf bus from?

Essen to Berlin Hbf bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Berlin Hbf train from?

Essen to Berlin Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Berlin Hbf?

The best way to get from Essen to Berlin Hbf is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €40 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via S Charlottenburg Bhf, which costs and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Essen to Berlin Hbf bus arrive?

Essen to Berlin Hbf bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where does the Essen to Berlin Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Berlin Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Berlin Hbf is 526 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Essen to Berlin Hbf.

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

Book your Essen to Berlin Hbf train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Berlin Hbf?

Book your Essen to Berlin Hbf bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Berlin Hbf?

There are 2688+ hotels available in Berlin Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Berlin Hbf?

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 5m
€40–430
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Berlinrideshare 526.3 km
6h 8m
€18–35
Bus via S Charlottenburg Bhf
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
5h 36m
Drive 526.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Berlin Hbfcar 526.5 km
4h 30m
€75–109
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3h 13m
€91–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1320 / ...
7h 33m
€43–70
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3h 54m
€86–304
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
4h 28m
€123–392

Essen to Berlin Hbf by train

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Distance: 525.6 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Berlin Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–430 and the journey takes 5h 5m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Masurenallee - Berlin once daily, and the journey takes 5h 7m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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