How to travel from Aachen to Bremen, Germany

The distance between Aachen and Bremen is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Aachen to Bremen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BremenAachen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Düsseldorf Hbf and then to Bremen Hbf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund central bus station and then to Bremen central train station.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Bremen.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance379km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aachen and Bremen

There are several options for getting from Aachen to Bremen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Aachen and Bremen is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Aachen and Bremen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aachen to Bremen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Aachen and Bremen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aachen and Bremen. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aachen to Bremen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Düsseldorf Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

National Express, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH, Abellio, ABELLIO Rail and Thalys run train services between Aachen and Bremen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aachen and Bremen. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aachen to Bremen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund central bus station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Aachen and Bremen. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aachen to Bremen. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bremen is Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Bremen. Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aachen and Bremen. The distance is around 379km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aachen to Bremen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aachen and Bremen

Transport options from Aachen to Bremen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 45m
€285($285)
every 2 hours574km (357 miles)
Train to Köln Hbf, plane3h 30m
€205($205)
hourly576km (358 miles)
Train to Düsseldorf Hbf, plane3h 40m
€195($195)
hourly565km (351 miles)
Train to Utrecht Centraal, plane3h 55m
€265($265)
hourly527km (327 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€100($100)
hourly389km (242 miles)
Train via D-Flughafen Bf4h 50m
€75($75)
twice daily423km (263 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€33($33)
3 times a week449km (279 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€50($50)
on demand379km (236 miles)

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Airports near Bremen

The following major airports near Bremen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Bremen
HAJ
Hannover Airport (HAJ)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Bremen
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Bremen