The average train between Rotterdam and Bremen takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam to Bremen. 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 hourly between Rotterdam and Bremen. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Bremen at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Bremen? 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 Rotterdam to Bremen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Bremen station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Rotterdam to Bremen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Bremen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Bremen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Bremen is 319.7 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bremen Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 5h 7m.