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Trip Summary
There are 24 daily trains from Essen to Bern. Traveling by train from Essen to Bern usually takes around 7 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 312 mi (502 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 56m |
| Lowest price | $137.75 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Bern?
There are 4 train lines with service from Essen to Bern. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 14 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Eurocity | 1 | 6h 56m | $203.70 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 6h 5m | $325.96 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 14 | 7h 10m | $221.83 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 8 | 7h 33m | $217.45 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Bern start from $151, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bern. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Bern trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Bern train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 33 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bern faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 56 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 8 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Bern.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Bern is approximately 312 miles, or 502 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 9 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 56 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Essen to Bern are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Essen at 2:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 24 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Essen to Bern. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bern to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Bern?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Bern has one train station.
Train stations in Bern:
Train Station
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