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Trip Overview

The average train between Bremerhaven and Essen takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours 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 19m
Duration
322 km
Distance
€74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bremerhaven to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Bremerhaven and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Bremerhaven is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 55m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 46m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 46m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 46m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 46m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 57m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 46m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 321.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Bremerhaven, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Essen Hbf via Bremen Hbf in around 3h 40m.

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