How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start from CN¥101. The average price for this train route is around CN¥532. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Essen to Berlin?

The average train journey time from Essen to Berlin is 4h 8m, covering a distance of 281 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Essen to Berlin route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 34 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Berlin?

The earliest train from Essen to Berlin departs at 06:13. And the latest train departs at 23:56.

Which is the best train operator from Essen to Berlin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Berlin?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Essen to Berlin from CN¥74 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 13 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:19	Essen Central Train Station	4h 11m	02:30	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
19:19	Essen Central Train Station	3h 58m	23:17	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
19:19	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	23:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
19:19	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	23:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
19:19	Essen Central Train Station	4h 10m	23:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 14 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 15m	00:36	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	13:05	HBF	4h 15m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	9h 1m	18:05	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 15 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:04	HBF	4h 18m	21:22	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 16m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 16 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:04	HBF	4h 16m	21:20	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 16m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 17 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:04	HBF	4h 16m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	13:05	HBF	4h 15m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 18 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:04	HBF	4h 16m	21:20	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	09:04	HBF	4h 16m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 19 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:04	HBF	4h 16m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	17:04	HBF	4h 16m	21:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Berlin on 20 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:04	HBF	4h 16m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 55m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	17:04	HBF	4h 16m	21:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	8h 16m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 8m	10:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:04 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 4 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just CN¥101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34train per day

4h 8mAverage duration

281 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCN¥170 - CN¥708	Average duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCN¥101 - CN¥1,988	Average duration4h 8m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Berlin?

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

Deutsche Bahn

4.1/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.1

FlixTrain

3.2/527 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wi‑Fi2.5

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Berlin by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Berlin start from CN¥101. The average price for this train route is around CN¥532. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Essen to Berlin is 4h 8m, covering a distance of 281 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Berlin route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 34 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Berlin?
The earliest train from Essen to Berlin departs at 06:13. And the latest train departs at 23:56.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Berlin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Berlin?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/05

CN¥320

12/05

CN¥277

Today

CN¥319

14/05

CN¥402

15/05

CN¥285

16/05

CN¥293

17/05

CN¥569

18/05

CN¥268

The cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on 18 May 2026 with a price of CN¥268

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Berlin as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CN¥268 to CN¥2,014 for a train ticket from Essen to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CN¥268, which is on 2026-05-18.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.