There are 6 ways to get from Bremen to Amsterdam by plane, train, bus, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Train to Hannover, fly
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Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
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Fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train
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Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
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Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Bremen to Amsterdam
Drive
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Drive from Bremen to Amsterdam
Bremen to Amsterdam by bus
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International entry into Netherlands from Germany
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into Netherlands from Germany
- There are no current restrictions
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Amsterdam is 1351.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Amsterdam is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Amsterdam is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1351.
No, returning to Germany from Netherlands is currently allowed.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bremen to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €19 - €24 and takes 4h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Bremen to Amsterdam is to fly which costs €90 - €430 and takes 2h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bremen Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bremen to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Bremen Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Bremen and Amsterdam is 275 km. The road distance is 354.1 km.
The best way to get from Bremen to Amsterdam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €19 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Bremen to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Bremen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bremen Hauptbahnhof station.
Bremen to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Bremen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bremen to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs €90 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €24 and takes 4h 55m, you could also train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 4h 55m.

- Distance: 275.1 km
- Duration: 2h 27m
What companies run services between Bremen, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
KLM flies from Bremen to Amsterdam twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bremen Hauptbahnhof to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 4 times a day. Tickets cost €19 - €24 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bremen to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €800
Flights from Hannover to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- dialog@nordwestbahn.de
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrueck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de

- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- Flixtrain

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bremen Hauptbahnhof to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bremen to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Bremen Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Bremen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Bremen to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bremen to Amsterdam is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Bremen to Amsterdam.
KLM offers flights from Bremen Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Book your Bremen to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bremen to Amsterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 647+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Bremen to Bremen Airport is to line 6 tram which takes 10 min and costs .