How to travel from Berlin to Bremen, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Bremen is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Berlin 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 BremenBerlin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Fly

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Bremen (BRE).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated byLufthansa+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen central train station.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Bremen.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance388km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Bremen

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Bremen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Berlin and Bremen is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Berlin and Bremen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Bremen is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Bremen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Bremen. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Bremen with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Czech Railways, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and metronom run train services between Berlin and Bremen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Berlin and Bremen. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Bremen with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 4h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Bremen. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Berlin and Bremen. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and arrive at Bremen (BRE) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Berlin to Bremen. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Berlin to Bremen typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Bremen (BRE).

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 Berlin and Bremen. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Bremen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Bremen

Transport options from Berlin to Bremen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€100($100)
every 3 hours399km (248 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf3h 15m
€85($85)
twice daily375km (233 miles)
Fly
2h 55m
€360($360)
every 15 mins802km (499 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€24($24)
hourly399km (248 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€51($51)
on demand388km (241 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