How much does a cheap train ticket from Bremen to Essen cost?

The average train ticket price from Bremen to Essen is £37. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Bremen to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Bremen to Essen?

A train trip between Bremen and Essen is around 2h 14m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 136 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Bremen and Essen?

The number of trains from Bremen to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Bremen to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Bremen to Essen?

When taking the train from Bremen to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.

Train Bremen to Essen from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Bremen to Essen on 11 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:44	Bremen Hbf	2h 14m	21:58	Essen Central Train Station	Cheapest
	12:52	Bremen Hbf	2h 6m	14:58	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:40	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	5h 8m	16:48	HBF	No tags
	06:14	Bremen Hbf	3h 4m	09:18	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:44	Bremen Hbf	2h 23m	09:07	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	07:44	Bremen Hbf	2h 14m	09:58	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	06:14	Bremen Hbf	3h 4m	09:18	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:44	Bremen Hbf	2h 23m	09:07	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Bremen to Essen on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:49	Bremen central station (train)	2h 11m	18:00	HBF	Cheapest
	12:52	Bremen Hbf	2h 6m	14:58	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
	06:14	Bremen Hbf	3h 4m	09:18	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:44	Bremen Hbf	2h 23m	09:07	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	07:44	Bremen Hbf	2h 14m	09:58	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	06:14	Bremen Hbf	3h 4m	09:18	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:44	Bremen Hbf	2h 23m	09:07	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	07:44	Bremen Hbf	2h 14m	09:58	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 23:30 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bremen to Essen

We recommend carpooling

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 £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

136 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £27	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £69	Average duration2h 14m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £27	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,272 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bremen - Essen

How much does a cheap train ticket from Bremen to Essen cost?
The average train ticket price from Bremen to Essen is £37. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Bremen to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Bremen to Essen?
A train trip between Bremen and Essen is around 2h 14m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 136 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Bremen and Essen?
The number of trains from Bremen to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Bremen to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Bremen to Essen?
When taking the train from Bremen to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.

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The cheapest trip from Bremen to Essen was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £95 for a train ticket from Bremen to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.