The average train between Bretten and Bournemouth takes 16h 44m and the fastest train takes 10h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Bretten to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bretten and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 2:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bretten is at 5:19 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bretten to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bretten to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bretten station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.
Bretten to Bournemouth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Bretten to Bournemouth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Bretten to Bournemouth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bretten and Bournemouth is 780.6 km. The road distance is 1,170 km.
You can take a train from Bretten Stadtmitte to Bournemouth via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 11h 1m.