Essen to Bredstedt Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bredstedt takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Bredstedt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 55m
Duration: 533 km
Distance: €93
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Hamburg

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain 1 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Bredstedttrain Re6

6h 2m

€78–148

Essen to Bredstedt train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and Bredstedt. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Bredstedt at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:01 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 8:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 10:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
8:00 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
11h 41m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:41 AM
6h 35m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 42m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:41 AM
6h 35m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 42m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:41 AM
6h 35m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 42m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:41 AM
6h 35m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 42m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:41 AM
6h 35m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 42m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:41 AM
6h 35m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 42m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Bredstedt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.