Essen to Bremen by train
Bremen lies 218 km (135 mi) north-east of Essen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 40 min at the speeds typical of Germany rail, over roughly 265 km (165 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Essen | Bremen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 593,085 | 546,501 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Bremen-Sebaldsbrück, Lehesterdeich station, Bremen-Farge Ost station |
| Postal codes | 45127–45359 | 28195–28779 |
Where to book trains from Essen to Bremen
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Staying in Bremen
Our booking partner lists 554 places to stay in Bremen. Of the 312 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (186), and 2 are five-star. Across 139 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 230,713 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bremen from Essen?
218 km (135 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Essen; by road roughly 265 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from Essen to Bremen by train?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Essen and Bremen?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bremen?
Our booking partner lists 554 places to stay in Bremen, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.