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Gelsenkirchen to Bremen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Bremen takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen. 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 13m
Duration
243 km
Distance
€40
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Bremen train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Gelsenkirchen and Bremen. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Bremen at 8:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 14m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 12m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct
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    train train 2h 11m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 12m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 243.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Bremen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bremen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 6m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily.

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