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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bremen is to rideshare which costs €12 - €29 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bremen is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bremen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bremen. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Bremen Fernbusterminal via Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bremen?

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

How far is it from Cologne to Bremen?

The distance between Cologne and Bremen is 322 km. The road distance is 309.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bremen without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €60 - €140.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bremen bus from?

Cologne to Bremen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bremen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Bremen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bremen is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €310 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Bremen bus arrive?

Cologne to Bremen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Bremen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Bremen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bremen is 309 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cologne to Bremen.

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

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Where can I stay near Bremen?

There are 347+ hotels available in Bremen.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Bremen?

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

Cologne to Bremen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Bremen 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 Köln Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 3m
€60–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Bremenrideshare 308.6 km
3h 22m
€12–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N1360a / ...
4h 56m
Drive 309.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bremencar 309.1 km
2h 45m
€44–63
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane DUS - BRE
4h 29m
€141–369
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bremen Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane CGN - BRE
5h 13m
€143–306
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3h 5m
€151–382
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
4h 11m
€115–293

Cologne to Bremen by train

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Distance: 321.7 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bremen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–140 and the journey takes 3h 3m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Bremen Fernbusterminal via Münster-Mitte and Münster bus stop in around 4h 56m.

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