The average train between Bremen Airport (BRE) and Essen takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bremen Airport (BRE) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bremen Airport (BRE) is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bremen Airport (BRE) station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Bremen Airport (BRE) to Essen train services, operated by BSAG, depart from Bremen Hbf station.
Bremen Airport (BRE) to Essen train services, operated by BSAG, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Bremen Airport (BRE) and Essen is 214.6 km. The road distance is 264 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bremen Hbf to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 2h 13m.