Bus Tickets from Bremen to Essen

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Next departures for Bremen to Essen on October 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitCheapestFastest
Flixbus
ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bremen to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$20 - US$67Average Duration3h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$16 - US$102Average Duration2h 12m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$14 - US$30Average Duration2h 30m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Bremen to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bremen to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$23
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance219 km
Latest bus departure9:10am

Bremen to Essen Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Essen from Bremen, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bremen - Essen

  1. What is the distance between Bremen and Essen?

    The distance between Bremen and Essen is around 220 km (136 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bremen to Essen?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf, in Bremen, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bremen to Essen was searched and found on Oct 14, 2025 with a price of US$17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bremen to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$17 to US$21 for a bus ticket from Bremen to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$17 which is on 2025-10-14.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Bremen to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bremen to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bremen to Essen.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Bremen to Essen?

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