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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Bremen central station (train) | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Bremen central station (train) | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Bremen Hbf | No tags | ||||
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Bremen Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Bremen Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen 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 £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Average price£31 - £31 | Average duration13h 50m | 5kg CO₂e | |
| Average price£22 - £80 | Average duration2h 20m | 5kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average price£13 - £23 | Average duration2h 30m | 9kg CO₂e |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen?
The cheapest train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen start from £22. The average price for this train route is around £56. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen?
The average train journey time from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 131 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 2m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Gelsenkirchen to Bremen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen?
The earliest train from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen departs at 06:50. And the latest train departs at 18:55.
Which is the best train operator from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen?
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.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen?
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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £5To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £5 to £85 for a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-29.
