How to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Essen

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What is the best way to travel from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Essen?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Flights to Essen from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 40m
£22
£27
4
Car
4h 40m
£24
£28
3
Flight
1h 5m
£70
£117
92

What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Berlin Brandenburg Airport?

You can reach Essen with just £22 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £76
Saturday
Sunday
from £28
Monday
from £74
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £22
Thursday
from £24

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    28h 35m
    0
    18:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    22:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £76
  • Eurowings
    4h 35m
    0
    07:00
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    11:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £83
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    18:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    20:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £145
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    13:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £160

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    02:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    05:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    19:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Buzz
    23h 15m
    0
    08:35
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £87
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    16:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    17:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £94
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 5m
    0
    20:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    21:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £94
  • Wizz Air
    21h 50m
    0
    12:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:00
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £94

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Wizz Air
    21h 0m
    0
    12:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    09:10
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £74
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    20:45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    21:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £76
  • Pegasus Airlines
    23h 20m
    0
    12:35
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    11:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £94
  • Buzz
    25h 10m
    0
    08:00
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    09:10
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £96

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    02:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    19:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    21:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    22:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £77
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    14:35
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    15:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £89
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    18:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    19:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £89
  • Air Serbia
    13h 5m
    0
    20:45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    09:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £97

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    02:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    05:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    19:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    14:40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    19:20
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    00:50
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:30
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    09:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    13:50
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    18:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    19:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £70
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 5m
    0
    20:25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    21:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £72
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 55m
    0
    17:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    08:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £85
  • AirBaltic
    10h 5m
    0
    08:40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    18:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    AirBaltic
    Economy
    from £158

What are the fastest trips from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Essen?

You can get to Essen from Berlin Brandenburg Airport in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Eurowings. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 1h 5m
Saturday
Sunday
from 1h 5m
Monday
from 1h 5m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 1h 5m
Thursday
from 1h 5m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    18:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    20:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £145
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    13:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £160
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    09:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £212
  • Eurowings
    4h 35m
    0
    07:00
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    11:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £83

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    16:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    17:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £94
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 5m
    0
    20:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    21:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £94
  • Condor
    3h 5m
    0
    06:50
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    09:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £155
  • Lufthansa
    3h 15m
    0
    06:40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    09:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £233
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    02:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    19:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    05:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    20:45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    21:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £76
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 5m
    0
    16:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    17:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £129
  • Skyscanner
    4h 30m
    0
    08:15
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    12:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £150
  • Condor
    6h 40m
    0
    11:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    18:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £166

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    21:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    22:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £77
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    14:35
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    15:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £89
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    18:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    19:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £89
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    06:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    08:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £166
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    02:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    19:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    18:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    19:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £70
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 5m
    0
    20:25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    21:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £72
  • AirBaltic
    10h 5m
    0
    08:40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    18:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    AirBaltic
    Economy
    from £158
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    11h 15m
    0
    20:25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    07:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £166
  • Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    14:40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    19:20
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    00:50
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:30
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    09:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    13:50
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    02:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    19:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    05:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Essen

What are the most popular stations in Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Essen?

In Berlin Brandenburg Airport, you will usually depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station or Terminal 5, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Berlin Brandenburg Airport? With 10 connections between 2 Bus, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Essen, you can pay as low as £22 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Eurowings: you will get to Essen in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Essen are Eurowings, FlixBus and Pegasus Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Berlin Schoenefeld Airport or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Berlin Schoenefeld Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Essen?

The most popular companies between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Essen, are Eurowings, FlixBus and Pegasus Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Airlines: Eurowings, Pegasus Airlines, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo and 13 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Essen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Essen

How can I reach Essen from Berlin Brandenburg Airport?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Bus, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Essen from Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

How far is Essen from Berlin Brandenburg Airport?

The distance between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Essen is 457.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Essen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 78 kgs, and a flight 112 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Essen?

You can get to Essen with just £22 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Essen?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Eurowings.

More routes to Berlin Brandenburg Airport and to Essen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Berlin Brandenburg Airport and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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