Bus and Coach from Essen to Berlin: Compare all prices

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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

£18

tomorrow

£18

Saturday

£19

Sunday

£19

Monday

£18

Tuesday

£17

Wednesday

£17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 30m	13:05	Essen	Central Station	21:35	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 04/06/2026 13:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 04/06/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	7h 5m	20:05	Essen	Central Station	03:10	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 04/06/2026 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 25m	20:05	Essen	Central Station	03:30	Berlin	Sudkreuz Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 04/06/2026 20:05:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	8h 20m	15:05	Essen	Central Station	23:25	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 04/06/2026 15:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 04/06/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	7h 15m	22:35	Essen	Central Station	05:50	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 04/06/2026 22:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 30m	13:05	Essen	Central Station	21:35	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 05/06/2026 13:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	7h 5m	20:05	Essen	Central Station	03:10	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 05/06/2026 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 15m	22:35	Essen	Central Station	05:50	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 05/06/2026 22:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 25m	20:05	Essen	Central Station	03:30	Berlin	Sudkreuz Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 05/06/2026 20:05:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 35m	22:35	Essen	Central Station	06:10	Berlin	Sudkreuz Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 05/06/2026 22:35:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 20m	15:05	Essen	Central Station	23:25	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 15:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	7h 5m	20:05	Essen	Central Station	03:10	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 15m	22:35	Essen	Central Station	05:50	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 22:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	8h 45m	15:05	Essen	Central Station	23:50	Berlin	Sudkreuz Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 15:05:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	7h 25m	20:05	Essen	Central Station	03:30	Berlin	Sudkreuz Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 20:05:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 30m	13:05	Essen	Central Station	21:35	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 07/06/2026 13:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	7h 5m	20:05	Essen	Central Station	03:10	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 07/06/2026 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 15m	22:35	Essen	Central Station	05:50	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 07/06/2026 22:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 25m	20:05	Essen	Central Station	03:30	Berlin	Sudkreuz Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 07/06/2026 20:05:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 35m	22:35	Essen	Central Station	06:10	Berlin	Sudkreuz Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 07/06/2026 22:35:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 30m	13:05	Essen	Central Station	21:35	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 13:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 20m	15:05	Essen	Central Station	23:25	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 15:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	7h 5m	20:05	Essen	Central Station	03:10	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 15m	22:35	Essen	Central Station	05:50	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 22:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	8h 45m	15:05	Essen	Central Station	23:50	Berlin	Sudkreuz Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 15:05:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 30m	13:05	Essen	Central Station	21:35	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 13:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 20m	15:05	Essen	Central Station	23:25	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 15:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	7h 5m	20:05	Essen	Central Station	03:10	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 10/06/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 15m	22:35	Essen	Central Station	05:50	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 22:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 10/06/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	8h 45m	15:05	Essen	Central Station	23:50	Berlin	Sudkreuz Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 15:05:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 30m	13:05	Essen	Central Station	21:35	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/06/2026 13:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 10/06/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 20m	15:05	Essen	Central Station	23:25	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/06/2026 15:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 10/06/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	7h 5m	20:05	Essen	Central Station	03:10	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/06/2026 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 11/06/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 15m	22:35	Essen	Central Station	05:50	Berlin	Central Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/06/2026 22:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 11/06/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	8h 45m	15:05	Essen	Central Station	23:50	Berlin	Sudkreuz Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/06/2026 15:05:00 to Sudkreuz Station, Berlin (Germany) arriving at 10/06/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Essen to Berlin is £16 on 16/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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.

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

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 35 coaches from Essen to Berlin, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Essen and Berlin, with 35 offers.

Facts about coaches from Essen to Berlin

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Essen to Berlin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Berlin starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Coach	13:05
Latest Coach	22:35
Daily Bus Connections	10 Ø
Distance	453.3 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Essen to Berlin

Every day, 10 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 04/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/06

Tuesday 02/06

Wednesday 03/06

Thursday 04/06

£18

Friday 05/06

£18

Saturday 06/06

£19

Sunday 07/06

£19

Monday 08/06

£18

Tuesday 09/06

£17

Wednesday 10/06

£17

Thursday 11/06

Friday 12/06

Saturday 13/06

£21

Sunday 14/06

£20

Monday 15/06

£17

Tuesday 16/06

£16

Wednesday 17/06

£16

Thursday 18/06

£17

Friday 19/06

Saturday 20/06

Sunday 21/06

Monday 22/06

Tuesday 23/06

Wednesday 24/06

Thursday 25/06

Friday 26/06

Saturday 27/06

£19

Sunday 28/06

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 £16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Essen to Berlin. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Berlin, with £17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £17.

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.

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Station

Freiheit

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Bus Station

Bergeborbeck Train Station

Central Coach Station

Masurenallee 6

Nikolaiviertel Bus Stop

Central Station

Europaplatz

Schoneberg (S)

Sudkreuz Station

Hildegard-Knef-Platz

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 £16 and takes 8h 30m. 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 £16 to £43. 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 10 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 £19. 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 13:05. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Essen to Berlin?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Essen to Berlin?

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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!