Bremen to Essen distance
The distance from Bremen (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 249 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 36 min. The straight-line distance is 217 km (135 miles); Essen lies to the SW of Bremen.
Reverse direction: Essen to Bremen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 217 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 249 km | 2 h 36 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bremen to Essen would cost roughly 506–678 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 249 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Bremen
Bremen is located in Bremen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 4′ 45.47″ N, 8° 48′ 6.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.08 |
| Longitude | 8.8 |
| Region | Bremen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 586,271 |
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bremen and Essen is at 52.27° N, 7.9° E.
The nearest town is Lotte, Kreis Steinfurt, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 109 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bremen from Essen?
By car it is 249 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 36 min. The straight-line distance between Bremen and Essen is 217 kilometres (135 miles or 117 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Essen?
The driving distance is 249 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 36 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Bremen?
Essen lies to the SW (215°) as seen from Bremen.
How long is a flight from Bremen to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bremen to Essen cost?
Over 249 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bremen to Essen would cost roughly 506–678 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Bremen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bremen → Oldenburg | 49 km |
| Bremen → Bremerhaven | 62 km |
| Bremen → Osnabrück | 120 km |
| Bremen → Hamburg | 128 km |
| Bremen → Hanover | 128 km |
| Bremen → Lüneburg | ≈ 142 km |
| Bremen → Hildesheim | 156 km |
| Bremen → Braunschweig | 176 km |
Distances from Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |