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 - €23 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 40m and costs €45 - €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 Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

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 €21 - €200.

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

The train from Bremen Hbf to Köln 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 €21 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €340 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Bremen to Cologne bus arrive?

Bremen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen 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 40m to drive from Bremen to Cologne.

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

Book your Bremen to Cologne train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

Book your Bremen to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1823+ 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from Bremen to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 2m
€21–200
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bremen to Colognerideshare 311 km
3h 23m
€12–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Leverkusenbus N1360a
6h 12m
€26–45
Drive 311.3 km
1. Drive from Bremen to Colognecar 311.3 km
2h 40m
€45–66
Fly Bremen Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRE - DUS
5h 2m
€163–336
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Bremen Neustadt to Osnabrück Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Herne-Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
6h 14m
Fly Bremen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BRE - CGN
4h 50m
€140–247
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 27m
€105–326

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 €55–200 and the journey takes 3h 2m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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