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Bremen Hbf to Essen-Altenessen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bremen Hbf and Essen-Altenessen takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bremen Hbf to Essen-Altenessen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 26m
Duration
251 km
Distance
€50
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
2h 9m
€20–95

Bremen Hbf to Essen-Altenessen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bremen Hbf and Essen-Altenessen. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bremen Hbf is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Essen-Altenessen at 3:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 23m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 27m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 23m • 1 change

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 19m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 19m • 1 change

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 19m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn2h 24m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 19m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn2h 24m • 1 change

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 19m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 19m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn2h 24m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn2h 24m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 23m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn2h 24m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 250.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Bremen Hbf, Bremen, Germany and Essen-Altenessen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bremen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 1h 56m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.

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