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Getting from Berlin to Essen with your FlixTrain ticket is easy! When you book your ticket online, we'll send you a PDF booking confirmation via email with a QR code that acts as your train ticket. And if you book through the FlixTrain App, your ticket will be automatically saved there for easy access.
Booking a train ticket from Berlin to Essen with FlixTrain is simple. To buy a ticket, select your departure and arrival cities and choose your preferred travel date in the search bar above. For the best deals, we recommend downloading the free FlixTrain App which allows you to have your ticket with you at all times.
Travelling from Berlin to Essen with FlixTrain is super affordable! Depending on your departure location, you could pay as little as 15,49 € for your journey to Essen.
You can easily track your FlixTrain from Berlin to Essen using our Real-Time Train Tracker Tool. Enter your stop in Berlin, Essen or booking number and check the status of your ride.
When you book your ticket from Berlin to Essen with FlixTrain, a seat on board is always guaranteed and assigned to you for free.
We provide multiple secure payment methods for purchasing your ticket from Berlin to Essen, including card payments, Paypal, Google Pay, and more. When you reach the payment section, you can view all available options and select your preferred method. If you encounter any payment issues, please refer to our payment help page.
To secure the best price for your FlixTrain journey from Berlin to Essen, we recommend booking in advance. Tickets can be purchased for as little as 15,49 €. You can easily purchase your ticket on our website or through the app.
You can bring your bike along with you on FlixTrain from Berlin to Essen by reserving a bike slot during the booking process. Our coaches have bike racks available where you can securely store your bike during your trip. For more details, please refer to our bicycle transport page.
When you travel from Berlin to Essen with FlixTrain, you don't have to worry about packing light. Your train ticket includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag. If you need to bring additional or special luggage, please check the available options on this page.
We strive to make our trains as comfortable and accessible as possible for passengers with disabilities and limited mobility, including those who use wheelchairs, service animals, or are pregnant during their trip from Berlin to Essen. We offer information and assistance to ensure that all passengers have a safe and pleasant journey. For more information on booking tickets with wheelchairs or walking aids, please visit this page.
Yes, all FlixTrain trains from Berlin to Essen are wheelchair accessible, and we provide free transportation for wheelchairs, foldable wheelchairs, walking aids, and other assistive mobility devices.
If you need to bring your guide dog on your trip from Berlin to Essen, please book your ticket as usual and then contact our customer service no later than 36 hours prior to departure in order to add your guide dog to the booking free of charge.
Yes, passengers can access our free Wi-Fi while traveling from Berlin to Essen.
You can travel from Berlin to Essen in comfort with FlixTrain, as most of our trains offer amenities such as free Wi-Fi, guaranteed seating, private outlets, and restrooms.
Please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for the train to Essen.

Looking for train tickets from Berlin to Essen?

Look no further, we’ve got all the details you need to plan your trip! The journey Berlin to Essen takes as little as 3 hours 57 minutes and can cost as little as 15,49 €. The first train leaves at 07:56 and the last train leaves at 16:51. FlixTrain runs 3 rides each day between Berlin and Essen and when travelling with FlixTrain, you can expect free Wifi, power sockets and a guaranteed seat for your journey.

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