How to travel from Darmstadt to Bremerhaven, Germany

The distance between Darmstadt and Bremerhaven is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

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

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen Central Bus Station and then to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bremerhaven.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance519km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darmstadt and Bremerhaven

There are several options for getting from Darmstadt to Bremerhaven by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Darmstadt and Bremerhaven is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Darmstadt and Bremerhaven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Darmstadt to Bremerhaven is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Darmstadt and Bremerhaven, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Darmstadt and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Darmstadt to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt and Bremen Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Darmstadt and Bremerhaven. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Darmstadt and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Darmstadt to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt and Bremen Central Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Union Ivkoni, VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen, DB Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Darmstadt and Bremerhaven. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darmstadt to Bremerhaven. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bremerhaven is Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Bremerhaven. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Darmstadt and Bremerhaven. The distance is around 519km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darmstadt to Bremerhaven is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Darmstadt and Bremerhaven

Transport options from Darmstadt to Bremerhaven
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 20m
€210($210)
hourly427km (265 miles)
Fly to Hannover (HAJ), train3h 25m
€255($255)
hourly505km (314 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€285($285)
every 3 hours720km (448 miles)
Fly to Hamburg (HAM), train3h 45m
€320($320)
every 3 hours627km (390 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€95($95)
once daily541km (336 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 15m
€22($22)
4 times a week585km (363 miles)
Bus via Bremen Hauptbahnhof9h 15m
€27($27)
once daily588km (365 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€86($86)
on demand519km (322 miles)

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Airports near Bremerhaven

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

BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Bremerhaven
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Bremerhaven
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Bremerhaven