How to get from Berlin to Essen
- 451 km as the crow flies
- 45 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Essen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 451 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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451 km
Berlin to Essen: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Berlin central → Essen centralbus
FlixBus·6h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Berlin to Essen
FlixBus runs 45 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:55 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 45 | 00:55 | 23:55 |
All departures
- 00:55
- 01:20
- 01:35
- 01:40
- 01:55
- 02:00
- 02:20
- 02:35
- 02:40
- 02:55
- 03:00
- 03:20
- 03:35
- 03:40
- 03:45
- 04:00
- 04:20
- 04:45
- 05:20
- 05:45
- 06:20
- 06:24
- 06:32
- 07:20
- 08:20
- 09:20
- 10:00
- 10:03
- 10:19
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 14:19
- 14:26
- 21:10
- 21:35
- 21:55
- 22:10
- 22:35
- 22:55
- 23:10
- 23:35
- 23:55
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
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Essen works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Berlin central to Essen central, about 6h 55m. In total it's roughly €28 over 6h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Berlin to Essen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Essen?
The most useful route takes about 6h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Berlin to Essen?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:55 and the last at 23:55, from Berlin central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Berlin to Essen?
45 a day with FlixBus, between 00:55 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from Berlin to Essen leave from?
Berlin central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Essen from Berlin?
About 451 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Essen cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €28. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Berlin to Essen?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Essen?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026