How to travel from Bremerhaven to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Bremerhaven and Berlin is around 395km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bremerhaven 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 Bremen Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen Hbf and then to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance444km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremerhaven and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Bremerhaven to Berlin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Bremerhaven and Berlin is around 395km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Bremerhaven and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bremerhaven to Berlin is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Bremerhaven and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremerhaven and Berlin. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bremerhaven to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain and EVB Elbe-Weser run train services between Bremerhaven and Berlin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Bremerhaven and Berlin. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bremerhaven to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bremen Hbf. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen, DB Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Racic Eurobus run regular bus services between Bremerhaven and Berlin. Buses run 5 times a day 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 Bremerhaven to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Bremerhaven and Berlin. The distance is around 444km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremerhaven to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bremerhaven and Berlin

Transport options from Bremerhaven to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€95($95)
every 3 hours461km (286 miles)
Train via Buxtehude4hrs
€65($65)
hourly395km (245 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
€360($360)
hourly865km (537 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane4h 60m
€395($395)
hourly943km (586 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane5h 10m
€200($200)
every 3 hours1,046km (650 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 15m
€22($22)
5 times a day479km (298 miles)
Bus via Bremen Hbf7hrs
€15($15)
6 times a week492km (306 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€74($74)
on demand444km (276 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