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Cheap coach tickets from Berlin to Essen

Showing times and prices for 12 Dec

Cheapest

£24

Average

£29

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Berlin to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

20:006h50

Berlin

02:50Essen

£241One-way

0 changes

05:004h50

Berlin

09:50Essen

£301One-way

0 changes

06:404h40

Berlin

11:20Essen

£301One-way

0 changes

09:204h50

Berlin

14:10Essen

£311One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

10:208h35

Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

18:55Essen, Hbf Freiheit

£311One-way

0 changes

Berlin to Essen bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 12 December

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	00:10 Berlin	6h40	06:50 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	02:30 Berlin	9h25	11:55 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	02:55 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	7h20	10:15 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	03:00 Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof	8h55	11:55 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	03:15 Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof	7h00	10:15 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	05:45 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	9h00	14:45 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	06:20 Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof	8h25	14:45 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	10:20 Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof	8h35	18:55 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	23:35 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	7h15	06:50 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	23:55 Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof	6h55	06:50 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Berlin to Essen

Showing times and prices for 12 Dec

Fastest Journey

6 h 40 m

Average

7 h 57 m

Buses per day

Distance

454 km

Of the 10 buses that leave Berlin for Essen every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

00:106h40

Berlin

06:50Essen, Hbf Freiheit

£321One-way

0 changes

2nd Fastest

23:556h55

Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

06:50Essen, Hbf Freiheit

£351One-way

0 changes

03:157h00

Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

10:15Essen, Hbf Freiheit

£321One-way

0 changes

23:357h15

Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz

06:50Essen, Hbf Freiheit

£351One-way

0 changes

02:557h20

Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz

10:15Essen, Hbf Freiheit

£321One-way

0 changes

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ReviewsReviews for the bus trip from Berlin to Essen

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Pro

A stress-free journey

A simple booking

Great prices

Cons

No weaknesses for me

The journey by bus was uncomplicated and stress-free and is therefore really recommendable. Booking is quick online and there are always good prices, even if you book spontaneously. The ticket then arrives in digital form by email and is also presented digitally at the start of the journey. Everything is very efficient and fun. The journey is punctual and also quiet, as there is little foot traffic. Only when passengers use the toilet. The toilet was clean and did not smell unpleasant. There were no noisy or disturbing fellow passengers and thus a stress-free journey. Great service and value for money. Really recommendable.

Pro

Punctuality

Cons

Prices

Toilets

Equipment

When I went into the train, it stank a bit and also the toilets were not clean. There was toilet paper on the floor and the soap dispenser had run out. There were power sockets on the train, but no wifi or curtains to block out the sun. The floor was scratched. Nevertheless, the train left on time and arrived on time.

Pro

1st class ticket

Train was on time

Comfortable

Cons

Train was very full

Reserved seats were not always well signposted

Today I would like to share a positive experience about the train journey from Essen to Berlin. The journey started in 1st class with a reserved seat. I liked the friendly service and the warm welcome from the staff. Particularly noteworthy were the comfortable seats and generous legroom; it was easy to lean back, work or sleep. At my seat, I had a small table that folded down, as well as power sockets and storage options. So I could work comfortably on my laptop. The toilets in the ICE were very clean and well maintained. A big plus. The most important thing was that the train was on time. The price-performance ratio is reasonable. I will travel 1st class again.

Pro

Fast connection and good wifi

Cons

Unfortunately slightly late

I often travel on business and have travelled this route many times. Until 1 year ago, the wifi was extremely bad or the train couldn't be split in Hamm or or or. This time there was almost nothing to complain about. The internet only broke down once and the journey was quiet and, despite the summer temperatures outside, the train was well air-conditioned. Unfortunately, the train was still 15 minutes late. For the railway, that's almost on time, but I still missed my connecting train in Berlin, ICE is and always will be a gamble.

Pro

much choice of food

Cleanliness

the heaters were on

That was my outward journey. My train arrived on time. The wifi was very good and I had a socket at my seat to charge my mobile phone. The seats were very comfortable. The staff were very nice. The food was very tasty, you had a lot of choice of different dishes. The whole train was clean and so were the toilets. I can recommend this great trip.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Berlin to Essen

Buses from Berlin to Essen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £9 by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £9

Distance

453 km

Average bus duration

7h 52m

Cheapest ticket price

£19

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

6h 55m

First bus

00:10

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £9

Coach companies: BlaBlaCar and FlixBus Berlin to Essen

Find the best coaches to Essen from Berlin with Omio's travel partners BlaBlaCar and FlixBus from £17. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Berlin to Essen with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 3 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: £17
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Berlin to Essen coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Berlin to Essen with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Essen.

Cheap coach tickets from Berlin to Essen can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Berlin to Essen is £34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Berlin to Essen coach time is 6 h 55 min covering the 281 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Berlin to Essen leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Berlin to Essen leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Berlin to Essen without having to change trains with FlixBus or Ecolines. There are 9 direct coaches from Berlin to Essen each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Berlin to Essen coach with FlixBus or Ecolines. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route between Berlin and Essen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, which is located around 6.4 miles (10.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Berlin to Essen is November.

You have options as you can travel to Essen from Berlin 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Essen

Berlin

Essen

The major coach station for departures in Berlin is Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz for your trip from Berlin to Essen.

Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz Wifi