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The average train between Bremen and Essen takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Bremen 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 Bremen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bremen is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bremen Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
Bremen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bremen Hbf station.
Bremen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Bremen and Essen is 217.6 km. The road distance is 249 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bremen Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 2h 13m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.
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