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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bremen takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Bremen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 17m
Duration
254 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen to Bremen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Bremen. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Bremen at 10:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Bremen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essen to Bremen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bremen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bremen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 2h 13m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.

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