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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Bremen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Bremen:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Bremen costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $414 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Bremen costing on average $440 (€352).
Other travel options to Bremen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Flight takes on average 3h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Bremen
How to get from Essen to Bremen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Bremen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:50 AM3h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:45 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:10 PM4h25Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)5:35 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain9:56 AM2h12Essen Hbf12:08 PMBremen Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixTrain3:56 PM2h12Essen Hbf6:08 PMBremen Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
- ICE 2068:00 AM2h14Essen Hbf10:14 AMBremen Hbf$861One-way0 transfers
- ICE 20410:00 AM2h14Essen Hbf12:14 PMBremen Hbf$1011One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 PM3h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)8:00 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 AM3h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)5:05 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$281One-way0 transfers
LH1983 · LH22006:25 PM4h35Cologne Bonn Airport11:00 PMBremen Airport$6131One-way1 transfer
LH5350+LH22005:40 PM5h20Cologne Bonn Airport11:00 PMBremen Airport$8931One-way1 transfer- LH5348+LH21927:00 AM5h50Cologne Bonn Airport12:50 PMBremen Airport$9111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Bremen:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Bremen costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $414 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Bremen costing on average $440 (€352).
Other travel options to Bremen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Flight takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Bremen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bremen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Bremen by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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