What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Bremen?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bremen is to rideshare which costs €10 - €15 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Bremen?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bremen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bremen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Bremen Fernbusterminal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bremen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bremen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Essen to Bremen?

The distance between Essen and Bremen is 260 km. The road distance is 249.5 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Bremen without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Bremen without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Bremen?

The train from Essen Hbf to Bremen Hbf takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bremen bus from?

Essen to Bremen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bremen train from?

Essen to Bremen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Bremen?

The best way to get from Essen to Bremen is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €50 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €400 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Essen to Bremen bus arrive?

Essen to Bremen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where does the Essen to Bremen train arrive?

Essen to Bremen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bremen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bremen is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Essen to Bremen.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Bremen?

Book your Essen to Bremen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Bremen?

Book your Essen to Bremen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bremen?

There are 882+ hotels available in Bremen.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Bremen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Bremen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Essen to Bremen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Bremen by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bremen Hbf43 / ...
2h 14m
€30–80
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Bremen249.6 km
2h 47m
€10–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bremen FernbusterminalN1387 / ...
3h 45m
€16–50
Drive 249.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bremen249.5 km
2h 8m
€35–51
Fly
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)DUS - BRE
4h 37m
€120–394

Essen to Bremen by train

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.1 km
Duration: 2h 14m

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 €30–80 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bremen Fernbusterminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €16–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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