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.
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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Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA).
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Take the train to Bremen Hbf then Hannover Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.
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Take the bus to Bremen Hbf and then to Frankfurt.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 20m | €215($215) | hourly | 412km (256 miles) |
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane | 3h 20m | €260($260) | hourly | 490km (305 miles) |
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane | 3h 40m | €325($325) | every 3 hours | 613km (381 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €105($105) | hourly | 518km (322 miles) |
Train via Bremen Hbf | 5h 35m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 524km (325 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8hrs | €25($25) | 4 times a day | 533km (331 miles) |
Bus via Bremen Hbf | 8h 25m | €26($26) | every 20 mins | 562km (349 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €83($83) | on demand | 499km (310 miles) |
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