Train from Bremen to Essen: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Bremen to Essen on 12 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixTrainTrain
    Bremen central station (train)
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    FlixTrainTrain
      Bremen central station (train)
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      FlixTrainTrain
        Bremen central station (train)
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        FlixTrainTrain
          Bremen central station (train)
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          FlixTrainTrain
            Bremen central station (train)
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            Compare 3 ways to travel from Bremen to Essen

            We recommend carpooling

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            9carpool per day
            2h 30mAverage duration
            136 milesDistance
            9kgCO₂ emissions
            Average price£15 - £32Average duration3h 55m
            5kg CO₂e
            Average price£18 - £65Average duration2h 14m
            5kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            Average price£11 - £23Average duration2h 30m
            9kg CO₂e

            Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bremen to Essen by train

            Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

            1. How much does a train ticket cost from Bremen to Essen?

              The cheapest train tickets from Bremen to Essen start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £43. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

            2. How long is the train journey from Bremen to Essen?

              The average train journey time from Bremen to Essen is 2h 14m, covering a distance of 136 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 6m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

            3. Which train operators serve the Bremen to Essen route?

              Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

            4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bremen to Essen?

              The earliest train from Bremen to Essen departs at 06:14. And the latest train departs at 19:44.

            5. Which is the best train operator from Bremen to Essen?

              According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

            6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bremen to Essen?

              According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

            7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bremen to Essen?

              According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

            8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bremen to Essen?

              According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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