The average train between Bramsche and Essen takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Bramsche to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bramsche and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Bramsche is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bramsche to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bramsche station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Bramsche to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Osnabrück Hbf station.
Bramsche to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bramsche to Essen train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bramsche and Essen is 124.7 km. The road distance is 159 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €27–65 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly.