How to travel from Bremen to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Bremen and Leverkusen is around 301km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bremen to Leverkusen 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 LeverkusenBremen if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bremen (BRE) to Dusseldorf (DUS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
Operated byLufthansa+ 1 others

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Train via Dortmund Hbf

Take the train to Dortmund Hbf and then to Leverkusen Mitte.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance301km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremen and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Bremen to Leverkusen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Bremen and Leverkusen is around 301km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Bremen and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bremen to Leverkusen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Bremen and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremen and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bremen to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Düsseldorf Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express and Abellio run train services between Bremen and Leverkusen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Leverkusen. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bremen and Leverkusen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 6hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bremen and Leverkusen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bremen and Leverkusen. Flights depart from Bremen (BRE) and arrive at Dusseldorf (DUS) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Bremen to Leverkusen. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bremen to Leverkusen typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Bremen (BRE) and and arrive into Dusseldorf (DUS).

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Leverkusen. The distance is around 301km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremen to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bremen and Leverkusen

Transport options from Bremen to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
€400($400)
every 20 mins1,089km (676 miles)
Plane and Train2h 15m
€255($255)
hourly516km (321 miles)
Train via Dortmund Hbf + 1 similar
3h 5m
€74($74)
every 4 hours329km (205 miles)
Train3h 10m
€72($72)
every 3 hours319km (198 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€20($20)
once daily361km (224 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€50($50)
on demand301km (187 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen