Shortest travel time:
3 h 49 m
Longest travel time:
5 h 44 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$89
Avg. daily departures:
23
Earliest departure:
00:14
Latest departure:
21:31
Berlin
Berlin train stations
Hauptbahnhof
Hauptbahnhof, Europaplatz 1, Berlin, Germany
Ostbahnhof
Koppenstraße 3, 10243, Berlin, Germany
Lichtenberg station
Weitlingstr. 22, 10317 , Berlin, Germany
Sudkreuz station
General-Pape-Straße 1 12101, Berlin, Germany
Gesundbrunnen
Badstraße 1-3, 13357, Berlin, Germany
Berlin Central Bus Station
14057 , Berlin, Germany
Berlin Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 21, 13507 Berlin, Germany
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
Berlin Airport BER (T1/2)
12529 Schönefeld, Berlin, Germany
537 km
Essen
Essen train station
Essen Hauptbahnhof
Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127, Essen, Germany

Berlin to Essen Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Berlin to Essen is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 4 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 23 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Berlin to Essen boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Berlin to Essen is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Berlin to Essen Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
3 hrs 49 min
5 hrs 44 min
00:14
11:45
12
Afternoon trains
3 hrs 49 min
4 hrs 34 min
12:45
17:45
7
Evening trains
4 hrs 14 min
4 hrs 34 min
18:45
19:46
3
Night trains
4 hrs 36 min
4 hrs 36 min
21:31
21:31
1

Trains on Berlin - Essen Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
3 hrs 49 min
$89
14
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 11 min
$102
8
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
4 hrs 30 min
$114
1