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Train Berlin → Essen

Schedule & travel time

3h 55m 451 km 11 trains/day
ICE IC RE

Route overview

3h 55m

Fastest time

4h 25m

Avg. duration

451

Kilometers

11

Trains per day

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By train from Berlin to Essen

An important rail connection: The train connection from Berlin to Essen is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 3h 55m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 451 kilometers and is served by about 11 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC, RE.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Berlin to Essen saves you about 72 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 110 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Essen?

The fastest connection from Berlin to Essen takes 3h 55m. The average travel time is 4h 25m.

How many trains run daily from Berlin to Essen?

About 11 trains run daily on the Berlin - Essen route. Train types include ICE, IC, RE.

What is the route from Berlin to Essen?

The direct connection covers 451 km.

More interesting connections

Berlin → München
3h 55m504 km
Berlin → Hamburg
1h 47m253 km
Duisburg → Essen
0h 10m20 km
Mülheim (Ruhr) → Essen
8m8 km
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Return journey

Essen Berlin

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Berlin → München3h 55mBerlin → Hamburg1h 47mBerlin → Frankfurt3h 43mBerlin → Köln3h 59mDuisburg → Essen0h 10mMülheim (Ruhr) → Essen8mDortmund → Essen0h 22m
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Schedule data last updated: 11/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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