Train Bremerhaven to Essen from €80 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bremerhaven and Essen takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Bremerhaven 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.

3h 21m
Duration: 322 km
Distance: €80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Rs2
Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...

3h 36m

€58–205

Bremerhaven to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Bremerhaven and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bremerhaven is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

6:42 PM → 9:58 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:42 PM → 10:58 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:42 PM → 11:57 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:01 PM → 2:07 AM
Arrives next day
4h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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