Bus and Coach from Essen to Berlin: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Essen to Berlin

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Essen to Berlin from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

from £18

tomorrow

Monday

Tuesday

from £19

Wednesday

from £20

Thursday

Friday

from £24

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

6h 55m

0

22:35

Essen
Central Station

05:30

Berlin
Wannsee Train Station

0

Economy

£18

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/06/2025 22:35:00 to Wannsee Train Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 15/06/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus

8h 30m

0

12:40

Essen
Central Station

21:10

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£22

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/06/2025 12:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 14/06/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus

8h 55m

0

18:35

Essen
Central Station

03:30

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£22

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/06/2025 18:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 15/06/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus

7h 5m

0

20:05

Essen
Central Station

03:10

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£22

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/06/2025 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 15/06/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus

7h 25m

0

20:05

Essen
Central Station

03:30

Berlin
Sudkreuz Station

0

Economy

£22

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/06/2025 20:05:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 15/06/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

8h 30m

0

12:40

Essen
Central Station

21:10

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£19

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/06/2025 12:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 17/06/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus

8h 55m

0

18:35

Essen
Central Station

03:30

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£19

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/06/2025 18:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus

7h 15m

0

22:35

Essen
Central Station

05:50

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£19

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/06/2025 22:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus

7h 35m

0

22:35

Essen
Central Station

06:10

Berlin
Sudkreuz Station

0

Economy

£19

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/06/2025 22:35:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus

9h 25m

0

18:35

Essen
Central Station

04:00

Berlin
Alexanderplatz Train Station

0

Economy

£19

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/06/2025 18:35:00 to Alexanderplatz Train Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

8h 30m

0

12:40

Essen
Central Station

21:10

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£20

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/06/2025 12:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus

8h 55m

0

18:35

Essen
Central Station

03:30

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£20

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/06/2025 18:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus

9h 25m

0

18:35

Essen
Central Station

04:00

Berlin
Alexanderplatz Train Station

0

Economy

£20

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/06/2025 18:35:00 to Alexanderplatz Train Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus

7h 5m

0

20:05

Essen
Central Station

03:10

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£21

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/06/2025 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus

7h 15m

0

22:35

Essen
Central Station

05:50

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£21

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/06/2025 22:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

8h 30m

0

12:40

Essen
Central Station

21:10

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£24

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/06/2025 12:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus

7h 5m

0

20:05

Essen
Central Station

03:10

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£24

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/06/2025 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus

7h 25m

0

20:05

Essen
Central Station

03:30

Berlin
Sudkreuz Station

0

Economy

£24

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/06/2025 20:05:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus

8h 20m

0

15:05

Essen
Central Station

23:25

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£26

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/06/2025 15:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus

8h 55m

0

18:35

Essen
Central Station

03:30

Berlin
Central Coach Station

0

Economy

£26

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/06/2025 18:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Berlin via Bochum, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 25%
  
  7h 30m
  
  Essen
  
  14 km
  
  23:30
  
  Bochum
  Central Station
  
  07:00
  
  Berlin
  Central Coach Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Bochum (Germany) at 20/06/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Berlin via Braunschweig, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 30m
  
  0
  
  12:40
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  18:30
  
  Braunschweig
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/06/2025 12:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Braunschweig (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 35m
  
  0
  
  18:35
  
  Braunschweig
  Central Bus Station
  
  21:10
  
  Berlin
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Braunschweig (Germany) at 18/06/2025 18:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £4

Frequency of bus connections between Essen and Berlin

See here how frequent the connections between Essen and Berlin are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Essen to Berlin. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Essen and Berlin.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 25 coaches from Essen to Berlin, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Essen and Berlin, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Essen to Berlin

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Essen to Berlin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Berlin starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus	£18
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Coach	12:40
Latest Coach	22:35
Daily Bus Connections	9 Ø
Distance	453.3 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Essen to Berlin

Every day, 9 buses from 1 coach companies leave Essen for Berlin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 14/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 09/06

Tuesday 10/06

Wednesday 11/06

Thursday 12/06

Friday 13/06

Saturday 14/06

£22

Sunday 15/06

Monday 16/06

Tuesday 17/06

£16

Wednesday 18/06

£20

Thursday 19/06

Friday 20/06

£24

Saturday 21/06

£22

Sunday 22/06

£23

Monday 23/06

Tuesday 24/06

Wednesday 25/06

£15

Thursday 26/06

£13

Friday 27/06

Saturday 28/06

Sunday 29/06

Monday 30/06

Tuesday 01/07

Wednesday 02/07

Thursday 03/07

Friday 04/07

Saturday 05/07

Sunday 06/07

The cheapest time to travel from Essen to Berlin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Essen to Berlin, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £18, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Essen to Berlin. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Berlin, with £18. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

How to save money travelling from Essen to Berlin

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 Essen to Berlin 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 Essen to Berlin, 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 coaches from Essen to Berlin are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Essen and Berlin

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Essen and Berlin.

Central Station

Freiheit

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Altenessen Train Station

Central Bus Station

Central Coach Station

Masurenallee 6

Nikolaiviertel Bus Stop

Central Station

Europaplatz

Alexanderplatz Train Station

Alexanderstraße 3

Schoneberg (S)

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Essen to Berlin? Compare all modes of transports from Essen to Berlin.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Essen to Berlin

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

FAQs about the Essen to Berlin bus

How much does a Essen - Berlin coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Essen - Berlin bus trip is available from £18 and takes 6h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Essen to Berlin is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £30. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Essen - Berlin route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Essen to Berlin is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Berlin from Essen take?

The quickest coach from Essen to Berlin is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £18. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Essen to Berlin?

The earliest bus to Berlin departs from Essen at 12:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Essen to Berlin?

The latest bus to Berlin departs from Essen at 22:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Essen - Berlin route?

Passengers looking to travel from Essen to Berlin can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Berlin?

You can check all the direct connections between Essen and Berlin 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 bus to Berlin from Essen?

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

What equipment is available for the Essen Berlin 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 travelling 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 Essen to Berlin on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Essen and to Berlin

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