How to travel from Bremen to Saarbrücken, Germany

The distance between Bremen and Saarbrücken is around 538km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Bremen to Saarbrücken 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 SaarbrückenBremen if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 and then to Saarbrücken bus station.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Saarbrücken.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance553km (344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremen and Saarbrücken

There are several options for getting from Bremen to Saarbrücken by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Bremen and Saarbrücken is around 538km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (277 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Bremen and Saarbrücken by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bremen to Saarbrücken is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Bremen and Saarbrücken, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremen and Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bremen to Saarbrücken. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Süwex and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Bremen and Saarbrücken. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bremen to Saarbrücken. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bremen and Saarbrücken. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bremen to Saarbrücken. We recommend that you fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Saarbrücken is Ensheim Airport (SCN) (SCN) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) 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 Saarbrücken. The distance is around 553km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremen to Saarbrücken is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bremen and Saarbrücken

Transport options from Bremen to Saarbrücken
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 15m
€235($235)
hourly538km (334 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€320($320)
every 3 hours672km (417 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 30m
€310($310)
hourly619km (385 miles)
Fly to Stuttgart (STR), Train4hrs
€300($300)
twice daily744km (462 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, plane4h 25m
€280($280)
hourly617km (383 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
€190($190)
every 3 hours751km (467 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€110($110)
every 4 hours705km (438 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof7h 50m
€90($90)
once daily641km (399 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€37($37)
twice daily644km (400 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€90($90)
on demand553km (344 miles)

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Airports near Saarbrücken

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

SCN
Ensheim Airport (SCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Saarbrücken
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Saarbrücken