The average train between Vlaardingen and Bremen takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Vlaardingen 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 Vlaardingen and Bremen. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Vlaardingen is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Bremen at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam, Alexander and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




10h 27m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




9h 55m • 4 changes




11h 10m • 4 changes




5h 24m • 4 changes




5h 52m • 4 changes




5h 22m • 4 changes




11h 10m • 4 changes




5h 24m • 4 changes




5h 52m • 4 changes




5h 22m • 4 changes




11h 10m • 4 changes




5h 24m • 4 changes




5h 52m • 4 changes




5h 22m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Vlaardingen 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 Vlaardingen to Bremen. However, there are services departing from Vlaardingen station and arriving at Bremen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Vlaardingen to Bremen train services, operated by RET, depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
Vlaardingen to Bremen train services, operated by RET, arrive at Bremen Hbf station.
The distance between Vlaardingen and Bremen is 328.8 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a subway from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Oost to Bremen Hbf via Rotterdam, Alexander, Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 5h 31m.