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Compare all timetables for the bus from Berlin to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Berlin to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $31
tomorrow
Saturday
from $37
Sunday
from $31
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $27

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    10:15 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    10:15 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    6:50 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    2:45 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Berlin to Essen via Hanover, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Berlin
      Central Bus Station
      12:15 AM
      Hanover
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Hanover
      Central Bus Station
      6:50 AM
      Essen
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    10:15 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    10:15 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    2:45 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    2:45 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    6:55 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Berlin to Essen via Hanover, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Berlin
      Central Bus Station
      12:15 AM
      Hanover
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Hanover
      Central Bus Station
      6:50 AM
      Essen
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    10:15 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    10:15 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    2:45 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    2:45 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    6:55 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Berlin to Essen via Hanover, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Berlin
      Central Bus Station
      12:15 AM
      Hanover
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Hanover
      Central Bus Station
      6:50 AM
      Essen
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    6:55 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    10:15 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    10:15 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Berlin
    Wannsee Train Station
    6:50 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    2:45 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Berlin to Essen via Hanover, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Berlin
      Central Bus Station
      12:15 AM
      Hanover
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Hanover
      Central Bus Station
      6:50 AM
      Essen
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $4

Frequency of bus connections between Berlin and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Berlin and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Berlin to Essen. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Berlin and Essen.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 24 buses from Berlin to Essen, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Berlin and Essen, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Berlin to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Berlin to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Berlin to Essen starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus $27
Fastest Bus 6h 40m
Earliest Bus 12:10 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 281.8 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Berlin to Essen

Every day, 10 buses from 1 bus companies leave Berlin for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/31/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/27
Monday 10/28
Tuesday 10/29
Wednesday 10/30
Thursday 10/31
$31
Friday 11/01
Saturday 11/02
$33
Sunday 11/03
$31
Monday 11/04
Tuesday 11/05
Wednesday 11/06
$27
Thursday 11/07
Friday 11/08
Saturday 11/09
Sunday 11/10
Monday 11/11
Tuesday 11/12
Wednesday 11/13
Thursday 11/14
Friday 11/15
Saturday 11/16
Sunday 11/17
Monday 11/18
Tuesday 11/19
Wednesday 11/20
Thursday 11/21
Friday 11/22
Saturday 11/23

The cheapest time to travel from Berlin to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Berlin to Essen, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $27, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Berlin to Essen. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $37.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Berlin to Essen, with $27. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Berlin to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Berlin to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Berlin to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Berlin to Essen are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Berlin to Essen

These are the most booked bus companies between Berlin to Essen from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Berlin and Essen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Berlin and Essen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Berlin to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Berlin to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route Berlin to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Berlin to Essen bus

How much does a Berlin Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 8h 35m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Berlin to Essen?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $73. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Essen.

On average, how many connections are available from Berlin to Essen each day?

Every day, the Berlin to Essen bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Berlin to Essen take?

The fastest bus from Berlin to Essen is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $34. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Berlin to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Berlin starts at 12:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Berlin to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Berlin for Essen starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Berlin Essen route?

When traveling by bus from Berlin to Essen, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Berlin and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Berlin to Essen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Berlin Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Berlin Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Berlin to Essen on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Berlin to Essen

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Berlin to Essen

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Berlin to Essen for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Berlin to Essen for the next days.
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 26m
    0
    4:12 AM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    8:38 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $20
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 26m
    0
    4:12 AM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    8:38 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    First Class
    from $26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 31m
    0
    12:26 AM
    Berlin
    Central Station
    5:57 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $52
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 31m
    0
    12:26 AM
    Berlin
    Central Station
    5:57 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    First Class
    from $61

More bus routes to Berlin and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Berlin and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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