Travelling from Berlin to Essen by train

Fast trains from Berlin to Essen take around 3 hours and 42 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 453 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Berlin and Essen.

1. Are there direct trains from Berlin to Essen?

Direct trains from Berlin to Essen have been found.

We usually find around 57 direct trains on the route from Berlin to Essen every weekday.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 66 departures.

2. How long is the train journey from Berlin to Essen?

The Berlin to Essen train travel time is normally about 3 hours and 42 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the Berlin to Essen train times and schedule?

On weekdays the earliest direct train to Essen is usually scheduled to depart Berlin around 04:30 and the last train is around 23:53. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Berlin around 05:38, and the last at 23:53.