Bus Tickets from Essen to Berlin

Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Berlin on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus
HBF
Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,Cheapest
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*Fastest
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
HBF
Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,No tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Berlin

Bus
Average PriceUS$24 - US$96Average Duration8h 20m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$14 - US$201Average Duration4h 9m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$19 - US$64Average Duration5h 10m
19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Berlin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24carpool per day
5h 10mAverage Duration
US$19Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Berlin: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$38
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 20m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance450 km
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Essen to Berlin Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Essen to Berlin.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Essen to Berlin, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Berlin

  1. What is the distance between Essen and Berlin?

    The distance between Essen and Berlin is approximately 455 km (282 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Berlin?

    Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Berlin Südkreuz in Berlin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-30
US$42
08-31
US$48
Today
US$35
09-02
No data
09-03
US$30
09-04
US$32
09-05
US$36
09-06
US$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Berlin was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$30

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

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$66 for a bus ticket from Essen to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Essen to Berlin that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Berlin?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Berlin to Essen

You can also go to Berlin by train

Train from Essen to Berlin

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