How to get from Essen to Berlin
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Essen to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 20m by bus, flight, 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €31, on Wed, Sep 9.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 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 | €147Checked Sep 8 | 4h 20m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 9h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€147Checked Sep 84h 20m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Sep 99h 35m · 1 transferSee 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Essen → Düsseldorf Airportbus
FlixBus·25m - 2Düsseldorf Airport → Berlin Brandenburgflight
Eurowings·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Essen to Berlin
FlixBus runs 22 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:40 and the last at 22:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 22 | 07:40 | 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusEssen-Düsseldorf Airport, Essen-Berlin WannseeBook →EurowingsDüsseldorf Airport-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →City transitBerlin Wannsee-BerlinBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Essen to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Essen central to Düsseldorf, about 25 min. Transfer in Düsseldorf and continue by Eurowings flight on to Berlin (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €147 over 4h 20m, 1 transfer.
Essen to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Essen to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 4h 20m by bus, flight, 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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €31 to €44. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Essen to Berlin?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 20m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Essen to Berlin?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 4h 20m. About 2h 45m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Essen to Berlin?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, City transit.
Can you get from Essen to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 47m.
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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