How to travel from Bremerhaven to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Bremerhaven and Frankfurt is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bremerhaven to Frankfurt 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 and Plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then Hannover Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen Hbf and then to Frankfurt.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance499km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremerhaven and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Bremerhaven to Frankfurt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Bremerhaven and Frankfurt is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bremerhaven and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bremerhaven to Frankfurt is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Bremerhaven and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremerhaven and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bremerhaven to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bremen Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Bremerhaven and Frankfurt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Bremerhaven and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bremerhaven to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bremen Hbf. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen, DB Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bremerhaven and Frankfurt. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8hrs 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 Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Frankfurt. The distance is around 499km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremerhaven to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bremerhaven and Frankfurt

Transport options from Bremerhaven to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 20m
€215($215)
hourly412km (256 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane3h 20m
€260($260)
hourly490km (305 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane3h 40m
€325($325)
every 3 hours613km (381 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€105($105)
hourly518km (322 miles)
Train via Bremen Hbf5h 35m
€95($95)
every 4 hours524km (325 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€25($25)
4 times a day533km (331 miles)
Bus via Bremen Hbf8h 25m
€26($26)
every 20 mins562km (349 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€83($83)
on demand499km (310 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt