Essen to Berlin

Essen to Berlin

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Essen to Berlin Schedule

Essen to Berlin Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlixBus Economy 01:10 - 18:15€ 47.98
TUI fly Germany Economy 05:50 - 21:05€ 213.18
Eurowings Economy 06:45 - 11:40€ 194.31
FlixBus Economy 08:55 - 20:55€ 56.98
Vueling Economy 10:35 - 10:00€ 170.85
CD 2nd Class Seat 12:24 - 16:15€ 173.78
SAS Economy 15:55 - 09:45€ 174.42
Eurowings Economy #EW804717:45 - 18:55€ 178.50
SunExpress Economy 19:00 - 09:15€ 249.91
Eurowings Economy #EW804720:20 - 21:30€ 104.55
FlixBus Economy 23:00 - 10:22€ 46.98

Transportation from Essen to Berlin

Facts about the transport from Essen to Berlin

Cheapest Transport$27
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure5:15 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day25
Distance1068 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCD, EasyJet, Eurowings, FlixBus, Flixtrain, Wizz Air

How to get from Essen to Berlin

Travelling between Essen and Berlin is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 224.88 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 26.75.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 22 hours to travel between Essen and Berlin depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Essen and Berlin. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 21h 22m to reach Berlin.

How much does it cost to get from Essen to Berlin?

Travelling between Essen and Berlin can be as cheap as USD 26.75 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 224.88 if you buy a EasyJet, Eurowings flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Essen and Berlin ?

  • 12 from Essen to Berlin starting from 05:15 Essen Central until 14:38 Essen Central
  • 7 from Essen to Berlin starting from 12:20 Essen Train Station until 22:35 Essen Train Station
  • 6 from Essen to Berlin starting from 06:45 Duesseldorf Airport until 17:50 Duesseldorf Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Essen to Berlin.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Essen to Berlin, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 120.94.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Essen and Berlin

EasyJet, Eurowings, Wizz Air

Bus

Travelling from Essen to Berlin overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Essen and Berlin

FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Essen to Berlin?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus