How to travel from Bremen to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Bremen and Berlin is around 389km (242 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 Bremen to Berlin by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated byLufthansa+ 3 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
Operated byFlixBus-de+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance389km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremen and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Bremen to Berlin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 5hrs. 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 €110 ($110).

The distance between Bremen and Berlin is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Bremen to Berlin is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

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

Train travel

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

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bremen and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Bremen and Berlin. Trains depart hourly 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 Bremen and Berlin. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bremen and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 5hrs.

FlixBus-de, FlixBus, Arda Tur and Racic Eurobus run regular bus services between Bremen and Berlin. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bremen and Berlin. Flights depart from Bremen (BRE) and arrive at Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Bremen to Berlin. 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 Bremen to Berlin typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Bremen (BRE) and and arrive into Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER).

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) 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 Bremen and Berlin. The distance is around 389km (242 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 Bremen to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bremen and Berlin

Transport options from Bremen to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€110($110)
hourly399km (248 miles)
Train to Berlin Hbf4h 15m
€110($110)
once daily407km (253 miles)
Fly
2h 55m
€195($195)
every 20 mins794km (493 miles)
Bus
5hrs
4 times a day405km (252 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€52($52)
on demand389km (242 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

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

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin