How to get from Essen to Berlin
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 9h 35m, from €44.
We compared the ways to travel from Essen to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 35m by bus, 1 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 is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
Essen to Berlin: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Essen → Berlin Wannseebus
FlixBus·6h 55m - 2Berlin Wannsee → BerlinbusCity transit·10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Essen to Berlin prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Essen to Berlin: flight, bus
How the trip from Essen to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Essen central to Berlin Wannsee, about 6h 55m. Transfer in Berlin Wannsee and continue by City transit bus on to Berlin (10 min). In total it's roughly €44 over 9h 35m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Berlin
Change hereBerlin WannseeWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Essen to Berlin
On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Essen to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Essen to Berlin?+−
The most useful route takes about 9h 35m by bus, 1 transfer.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €44. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Essen to Berlin?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit.
Can you get from Essen to Berlin without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 9h 35m.
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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