Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | HBF | Bremen central station (train) | Cheapest | |||||
 | Essen Central Train Station | Bremen Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Bremen central station (train) | No tags | |||||
Regional-Express + InterCity | Essen Central Train Station | Bremen Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Bremen Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Bremen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bremen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Bremen by train
How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Bremen cost?
The average train ticket price from Essen to Bremen is $73. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen to Bremen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Essen to Bremen?
A train trip between Essen and Bremen is around 2h 15m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 12m. This is the time it takes to travel the 220 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Essen and Bremen?
The number of trains from Essen to Bremen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Bremen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Essen to Bremen?
When taking the train from Essen to Bremen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Bremen was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Bremen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $13 to $242 for a train ticket from Essen to Bremen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-24.
