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

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool, Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Essen from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 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
£18
£24
4
Train
4h 30m
£31
£31
30
Car
4h 40m
£27
£32
9
Flight
1h 10m
£39
£147
91

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

You can get to Essen with just £18 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £58
tomorrow
from £26
Monday
from £24
Tuesday
from £24
Wednesday
Thursday
from £18
Friday
from £21

    Cheapest Flights today

  • Wizz Air
    9h 25m
    0
    07:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    16:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £58
  • Buzz
    17h 40m
    0
    14:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    08:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £60
  • Wizz Air
    12h 35m
    0
    21:45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £62

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    02:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    05:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    19:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Carpool tomorrow

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    12:30
    Berlin Schoenefeld Airport
    17:10
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £27
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    10:50
    Berlin Schoenefeld Airport
    15:40
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    05:50
    Berlin Schoenefeld Airport
    10:30
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £32
  • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 12m
    0
    04:25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    09:37
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 7m
    0
    05:28
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    10:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 7m
    0
    06:28
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    11:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • LC Perú
    19h 45m
    0
    13:05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    08:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £81
  • Ryanair
    17h 35m
    0
    21:50
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £83
  • Pegasus Airlines
    17h 15m
    0
    18:25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    11:40
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £93

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    02:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15
    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
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    19:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Wizz Air
    14h 30m
    0
    18:25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £43
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    19:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    20:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £52
  • Vueling Airlines
    11h 25m
    0
    21:05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    08:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £54

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    02:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15
    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
    £24
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    06:50
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    08:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £69
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    08:40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    09:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £69
  • LC Perú
    24h 5m
    0
    14:15
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £77

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    19:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    02:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    05:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • LC Perú
    13h 15m
    0
    06:00
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    19:15
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £39
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    14:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    15:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £61
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    16:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    17:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £107

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    19:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    02:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    05:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

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

You can get to Essen from Berlin Brandenburg Airport in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 3h 40m
tomorrow
from 1h 10m
Monday
from 1h 10m
Tuesday
from 1h 10m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 1h 10m
Friday
from 7h 40m

    Fastest Flights today

  • Air Via
    3h 40m
    0
    09:00
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    12:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Air Via
    Economy
    from £231
  • Lufthansa
    5h 5m
    0
    12:40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    17:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £202
  • Eurowings
    6h 10m
    0
    07:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    13:30
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £189

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    15:45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    16:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £111
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 10m
    0
    17:45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    21:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £176
  • British Airways
    7h 40m
    0
    06:25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £105
  • Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 30m
    0
    09:05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    13:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 7m
    0
    05:28
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    10:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 7m
    0
    06:28
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    11:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Fastest Carpool tomorrow

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    12:30
    Berlin Schoenefeld Airport
    17:10
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £27
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    05:50
    Berlin Schoenefeld Airport
    10:30
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £32
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    17:20
    Berlin Schoenefeld Airport
    22:00
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £34
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    02:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    19:55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    19:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    20:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £52
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    08:40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    09:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £77
  • Lufthansa
    4h 10m
    0
    11:00
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    15:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £104
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    02:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15
    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
    £24

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    06:50
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    08:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £69
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    08:40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    09:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £69
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    19:20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    20:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £123
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    02:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15
    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
    £26

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    14:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    15:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £61
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    16:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    17:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £107
  • Lufthansa
    3h 50m
    0
    06:15
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £294
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    02:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15
    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
    £18

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    23:10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    02:30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15
    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
    £21
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, Terminal 5 or Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station, 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 13 connections between 3 Car, Bus, Train 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 £18 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 Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo: you will get to Essen in just 1h 10m.

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 FlixBus, Lufthansa and BlaBlaCar, 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 FlixBus, Lufthansa and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, Pegasus Airlines and 15 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 13 connections between Car, Bus, Train 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 £18 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 10m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo.

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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