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What is the best way to travel from Bremen to Essen?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Essen from Bremen. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
3h 50m
£3
£13
1
Train
2h 9m
£21
£23
40
Car
2h 10m
£17
£18
2
Flight
2h 50m
£88
£244
19

What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Bremen?

You can get to Essen with just £3 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £21
tomorrow
from £3
Monday
Tuesday
from £17
Wednesday
Thursday
from £18
Friday

    Cheapest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 27m
    0
    23:44
    Bremen
    Central Station
    02:11
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £21
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 14m
    0
    07:44
    Bremen
    Central Station
    09:58
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 45m
    0
    00:13
    Bremen
    Central Station
    05:58
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    08:05
    Bremen
    Central Coach Station
    11:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Ryanair
    8h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    18:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £88
  • Lufthansa
    3h 50m
    0
    06:20
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    10:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £196
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 25m
    0
    14:20
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    17:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £206

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    08:05
    Bremen
    Central Coach Station
    11:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Pegasus Airlines
    22h 35m
    0
    12:45
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    11:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £196
  • Lufthansa
    3h 40m
    0
    06:20
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    10:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £218
  • Turkish Airlines
    22h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    09:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £242

    Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    18:10
    Bremen
    20:20
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    14:20
    Bremen
    16:50
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Lufthansa CityLine
    2h 50m
    0
    19:10
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    22:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £202
  • Lufthansa
    3h 25m
    0
    10:40
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    14:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £236
  • Lufthansa
    3h 20m
    0
    14:25
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    17:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £236

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Bremen
    16:10
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18

What are the fastest trips from Bremen to Essen?

You can get to Essen from Bremen in just 2h 9m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 2h 9m
tomorrow
from 3h 40m
Monday
Tuesday
from 2h 10m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 3h 10m
Friday

    Fastest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 9m
    0
    08:52
    Bremen
    Central Station
    11:01
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 14m
    0
    07:44
    Bremen
    Central Station
    09:58
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 23m
    0
    06:44
    Bremen
    Central Station
    09:07
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Fastest Flights today

  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 25m
    0
    14:20
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    17:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £206
  • Lufthansa
    3h 50m
    0
    06:20
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    10:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £196
  • Ryanair
    8h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    18:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £88
  • Fastest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    08:05
    Bremen
    Central Coach Station
    11:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • Lufthansa
    3h 40m
    0
    06:20
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    10:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £218
  • Azman Air
    4h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    10:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £352
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    21h 10m
    0
    19:55
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    17:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £314
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    08:05
    Bremen
    Central Coach Station
    11:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    18:10
    Bremen
    20:20
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    14:20
    Bremen
    16:50
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
  • Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Lufthansa CityLine
    2h 50m
    0
    19:10
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    22:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £202
  • Lufthansa
    3h 20m
    0
    14:25
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    17:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £236
  • Lufthansa
    3h 25m
    0
    10:40
    Bremen Airport
    Bremen Airport
    14:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £236

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Bremen
    16:10
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bremen to Essen

What are the most popular stations in Bremen and Essen?

In Bremen, you will usually depart from Central Coach Station, Central Station or Neustadt Train Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Bremen? With 6 connections between 3 Train, Bus, Car and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bremen and Essen, you can pay as low as £3 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Essen in just 2h 9m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bremen and Essen are Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Bremen and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bremen Airport or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Bremen Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Bremen to Essen?

The most popular companies between Bremen and Essen, are Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine, Pegasus Airlines and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Bremen to Essen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bremen to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Bremen to Essen

How can I reach Essen from Bremen?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Train, Bus, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Essen from Bremen.

How far is Essen from Bremen?

The distance between Bremen and Essen is 217.8 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bremen and Essen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 37 kgs, and a flight 54 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bremen to Essen?

You can get to Essen with just £3 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Bremen to Essen?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 2h 9m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

More routes to Bremen and to Essen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bremen and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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