What is the best way to travel from Bremen to Essen?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Essen from Bremen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Bremen?
You can reach Essen with just £12 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus3h 40m009:10BremenCentral Coach Station12:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 5m014:45BremenCentral Coach Station18:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 14:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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FlixBus3h 50m001:50BremenCentral Coach Station05:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 01:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus4h 25m010:20BremenCentral Coach Station14:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Lufthansa3h 25m006:15Bremen AirportBremen Airport09:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 06:15:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £225 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Air Via4h 0m016:40Bremen AirportBremen Airport20:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Via goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 16:40:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £225 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Lufthansa6h 50m013:50Bremen AirportBremen Airport20:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 13:50:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £234 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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KLM Cityhopper7h 50m006:05Bremen AirportBremen Airport13:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 06:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £242 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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Lufthansa11h 0m006:15Bremen AirportBremen Airport17:15Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 06:15:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £239 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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KLM Cityhopper13h 20m018:20Bremen AirportBremen Airport07:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 18:20:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £242 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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Fly One22h 40m008:40Bremen AirportBremen Airport07:20Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Fly One goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 08:40:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £252 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
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Air Via3h 30m009:10Bremen AirportBremen Airport12:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Via goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 09:10:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £317 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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FlixBus3h 40m009:10BremenCentral Coach Station12:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 25m010:20BremenCentral Coach Station14:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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FlixBus3h 50m001:50BremenCentral Coach Station05:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 01:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus4h 5m014:45BremenCentral Coach Station18:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 14:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus3h 50m001:50BremenCentral Coach Station05:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 01:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus3h 40m009:10BremenCentral Coach Station12:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 25m010:20BremenCentral Coach Station14:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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FlixBus4h 5m014:45BremenCentral Coach Station18:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 14:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Bremen to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Bremen in just 3h 25m with a Flight from Lufthansa. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Lufthansa3h 25m006:15Bremen AirportBremen Airport09:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 06:15:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £225 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Air Via4h 0m016:40Bremen AirportBremen Airport20:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Via goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 16:40:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £225 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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KLM Cityhopper5h 45m006:05Bremen AirportBremen Airport11:50Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 06:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £273 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Lufthansa6h 50m013:50Bremen AirportBremen Airport20:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 13:50:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £234 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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FlixBus3h 40m009:10BremenCentral Coach Station12:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 50m001:50BremenCentral Coach Station05:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 01:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus4h 5m014:45BremenCentral Coach Station18:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 14:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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FlixBus4h 25m010:20BremenCentral Coach Station14:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 06/06/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Fastest Flights Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Air Via3h 30m009:10Bremen AirportBremen Airport12:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Via goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 09:10:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £317 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Lufthansa11h 0m006:15Bremen AirportBremen Airport17:15Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 06:15:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £239 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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KLM Cityhopper13h 20m018:20Bremen AirportBremen Airport07:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 18:20:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £242 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos14h 5m019:50Bremen AirportBremen Airport09:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos goes from Bremen Airport, Bremen Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 19:50:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £469 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Fastest Flights Sunday
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FlixBus3h 40m009:10BremenCentral Coach Station12:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 50m001:50BremenCentral Coach Station05:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 01:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus4h 5m014:45BremenCentral Coach Station18:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 14:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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FlixBus4h 25m010:20BremenCentral Coach Station14:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 08/06/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus3h 40m009:10BremenCentral Coach Station12:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 50m001:50BremenCentral Coach Station05:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 01:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus4h 5m014:45BremenCentral Coach Station18:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 14:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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FlixBus4h 25m010:20BremenCentral Coach Station14:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bremen (Germany) at 09/06/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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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 Station, Central Coach 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 5 connections between 2 Flight, Train and Bus 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 £12 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 Flight from Lufthansa: you will get to Essen in just 3h 25m.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 FlixBus, Lufthansa and KLM Cityhopper, 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 FlixBus, Lufthansa and KLM Cityhopper. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Airlines: Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air Via and 2 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 5 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, 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 £12 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 3h 25m with a Flight from Lufthansa.
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!
