Train to Herford
Essen → Herford · about 1h 40m
Train to Berlin
Herford → Berlin · about 2h 15m
Essen → Berlin
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About the trip from Essen to Berlin
Essen (Germany) and Berlin (Germany) are 454 km (282 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train, via Herford: about 4h 10m door to door with 1 change. The fastest route, by train and flight via Düsseldorf, takes about 3h 40m. No flight is needed.
Step by step
- Train from Essen to Herford: about 1h 40m, 136 km
- Train from Herford to Berlin: about 2h 15m, 325 km
Every route we know
- Train, via Herford: about 4h 10m, 1 change
- Train + Flight, via Düsseldorf: about 3h 40m, 1 change
- Train, via Dortmund and Wolfsburg: about 4h 5m, 2 changes
- Train, direct: about 5h 5m, no changes
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.