How to travel from Bremerhaven to Hagen, Germany

The distance between Bremerhaven and Hagen is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bremerhaven to Hagen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Bremen Hbf

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then Münster Hauptbahnhof and then to Hagen Hbf.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen Hbf and then to Hagen Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Hagen.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremerhaven and Hagen

There are several options for getting from Bremerhaven to Hagen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Bremerhaven and Hagen is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Bremerhaven and Hagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bremerhaven to Hagen is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Bremerhaven and Hagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremerhaven and Hagen. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bremerhaven to Hagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dortmund Hbf. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, FlixTrain and National Express run train services between Bremerhaven and Hagen. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Hagen. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bremerhaven to Hagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bremen Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen, DB Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bremerhaven and Hagen. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m 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 Hagen. We recommend that you take the train to Dortmund Hbf. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Hagen is Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Hagen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) 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 Hagen. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremerhaven to Hagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bremerhaven and Hagen

Transport options from Bremerhaven to Hagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Bremen Hbf + 1 similar
3h 40m
€65($65)
every 2 hours315km (196 miles)
Train3h 50m
€78($78)
twice a week353km (220 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
€17($17)
once daily346km (215 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€51($51)
on demand306km (190 miles)

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Airports near Hagen

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

DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Hagen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Hagen
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Hagen