Bremerhaven to Essen Trains

Bremerhaven to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bremerhaven and Essen takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Bremerhaven 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.

3h 11m
Duration: 322 km
Distance: €81
Average price: 3 times a day
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Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Re8 / ...
Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...

3h 42m

€34–311

Bremerhaven to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Bremerhaven and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bremerhaven is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

7:42 PM → 10:48 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:42 PM → 11:57 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:01 PM → 2:19 AM
Arrives next day
4h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

11:28 AM → 2:23 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
1:28 PM → 4:23 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:23 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
5:28 PM → 8:23 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

11:28 AM → 2:23 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
1:28 PM → 4:23 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:23 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
5:28 PM → 8:23 PM
2h 55m • 1 change

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