Day trip from Essen to Bremerhaven
Bremerhaven lies 256 km (159 mi) north-east of Essen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 256 km (159 mi) apart, Bremerhaven is a realistic day trip from Essen: about 4 h 10 min each way by road.
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| Essen | Bremerhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 593,085 | 118,610 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 45127–45359 | 27568–27580 |
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Staying in Bremerhaven
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Common questions
How far is Bremerhaven from Essen?
256 km (159 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Essen; by road roughly 312 km (194 mi).
How long does it take to get from Essen to Bremerhaven by road?
About 4 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Essen and Bremerhaven?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.