How to travel from Bremerhaven to Cologne, Germany

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train to Bremen Hbf, plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Köln Hbf.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Drive

Drive to Cologne.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremerhaven and Cologne

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bremerhaven to Cologne

Compare travel optionsbetween Bremerhaven and Cologne

Transport options from Bremerhaven to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
€260($260)
hourly566km (352 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€165($165)
every 3 hours568km (353 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane4h 20m
€170($170)
every 3 hours581km (361 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 5m
€85($85)
once daily394km (245 miles)
Train via Bremen Hbf4h 25m
€70($70)
every 3 hours394km (245 miles)
Train via Twistringen5hrs
€31($31)
hourly400km (249 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€62($62)
on demand372km (231 miles)

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Airports near Cologne

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Cologne
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Cologne
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Cologne