What is the cheapest way to get from Bremen to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bremen to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €12 - €22 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bremen to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bremen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Bremen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bremen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bremen Fernbusterminal and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bremen and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bremen Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Bremen to Cologne?

The distance between Bremen and Cologne is 322 km. The road distance is 311.3 km.

How do I travel from Bremen to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bremen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €28 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Bremen to Cologne?

The train from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bremen to Cologne bus from?

Bremen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where do I catch the Bremen to Cologne train from?

Bremen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bremen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Bremen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bremen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €28 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Münster, which costs and takes 5h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Bremen to Cologne bus arrive?

Bremen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.

Where does the Bremen to Cologne train arrive?

Bremen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bremen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bremen to Cologne is 311 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Bremen to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bremen to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1787+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Bremen to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bremen and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bremen to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Bremen to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 2m
€28–70
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bremen to Colognerideshare 311 km
3h 23m
€12–22
Bus via Münster
1. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Münster bus stopbus N71 / ...
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 1m
Drive 311.3 km
1. Drive from Bremen to Colognecar 311.3 km
2h 39m
€43–63
Fly Bremen Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRE - DUS
5h 20m
€139–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Leverkusenbus N74
5h 55m
€20–43
Fly Bremen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BRE - CGN
5h 9m
€84–232
Fly Bremen Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 39m
€139–354
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
4h 30m
€99–290

Bremen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 321.7 km
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Bremen, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–70 and the journey takes 3h 2m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Münster bus stop and Münster-Mitte in around 5h 1m.

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