The distance between Bremerhaven and Cologne is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bremerhaven to Cologne by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cologne → Bremerhaven if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.
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Take the train to Köln Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Bremerhaven to Cologne by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Bremerhaven and Cologne is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Bremerhaven and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bremerhaven to Cologne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Bremerhaven and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremerhaven and Cologne. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bremerhaven and Cologne with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 5m.
Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, FlixTrain, VRR and National Express run train services between Bremerhaven and Cologne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bremerhaven and Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bremerhaven to Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bremerhaven and Cologne. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremerhaven to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Bremen Hbf, plane + 2 similar | 2h 50m | €260($260) | hourly | 566km (352 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | €165($165) | every 3 hours | 568km (353 miles) |
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane | 4h 20m | €170($170) | every 3 hours | 581km (361 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 5m | €85($85) | once daily | 394km (245 miles) |
Train via Bremen Hbf | 4h 25m | €70($70) | every 3 hours | 394km (245 miles) |
Train via Twistringen | 5hrs | €31($31) | hourly | 400km (249 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €62($62) | on demand | 372km (231 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.