How to get from Essen to Berlin
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Essen to Berlin by price and travel time.
- 451 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 03m
- 19 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Essen to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 451 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 15, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
451 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €208Checked Oct 15 | 5h 25m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 5h 03mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 5h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€208Checked Oct 155h 25m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 195h 03m · directSee Train details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Oct 195h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Essen to Berlin: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Essen → Berlinbus
BlaBlaCar·5h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Essen to Berlin
FlixBus runs 19 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:40 and the last at 22:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 19 | 07:40 | 22:35 |
All departures
- 07:40
- 08:04
- 08:40
- 09:40
- 11:05
- 12:05
- 13:05
- 14:05
- 14:15
- 15:05
- 15:15
- 16:04
- 16:15
- 18:05
- 19:05
- 20:05
- 20:35
- 21:35
- 22:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCarEssen-BerlinBook →
FlixBusEssen-Cologne/Bonn AirportBook →
EurowingsCologne/Bonn Airport-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnEssen-BerlinBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Essen to Berlin works
Start with a BlaBlaCar bus from Essen central to Berlin, about 5h 40m. In total it's roughly €21 over 5h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Essen to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Essen to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 5h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Essen to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:40 and the last at 22:35, from Essen central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Essen to Berlin?
19 a day with FlixBus, between 07:40 and 22:35.
Which station does the bus from Essen to Berlin leave from?
Essen central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Berlin from Essen?
About 451 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Essen to Berlin cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Essen to Berlin?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Berlin?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar
Route calculated: 15 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 15 Oct 2026