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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bremen to Essen
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bremen to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bremen to Essen will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bremen for Essen on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 218 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bremen to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €163.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price | €405 Average price |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bremen to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bremen to Essen buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:05 AM Bremen | 3h50 | 9:55 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:10 AM Bremen | 3h40 | 10:50 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bremen to Essen
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Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bremen to Essen start from as low as $16 (€13) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $28 (€23) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Bremen to EssenYou can travel by bus between Bremen to Essen with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bremen to Essen
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg), which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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