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Bremen to Essen Hbf trains

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The average train between Bremen and Essen Hbf takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Bremen to Essen Hbf. 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 14m
Duration
260 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bremen to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Bremen and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bremen is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 2:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 260.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bremen Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 2h 13m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.

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