How to travel from Dusseldorf to Bremen, Germany

The distance between Dusseldorf and Bremen is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dusseldorf to Bremen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BremenDusseldorf if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Bremen (BRE).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
Operated byLufthansa+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Bremen Hbf.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund central bus station and then to Bremen central train station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Bremen.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance290km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dusseldorf and Bremen

There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Bremen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €385 ($385).

The distance between Dusseldorf and Bremen is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Dusseldorf and Bremen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Bremen is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €385 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Dusseldorf and Bremen, 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 Dusseldorf and Bremen. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Bremen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and NordWestBahn run train services between Dusseldorf and Bremen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Dusseldorf and Bremen. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dusseldorf to Bremen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund central bus station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o. and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Bremen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dusseldorf and Bremen. Flights depart from Dusseldorf (DUS) and arrive at Bremen (BRE) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Dusseldorf to Bremen. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 2h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Dusseldorf to Bremen typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Dusseldorf (DUS) and and arrive into Bremen (BRE).

The closest major airport to Bremen is Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Bremen. Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) 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 Dusseldorf and Bremen. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dusseldorf to Bremen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dusseldorf and Bremen

Transport options from Dusseldorf to Bremen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 10m
€385($385)
every 15 mins532km (331 miles)
Train and Plane2h 30m
€275($275)
every 30 mins544km (338 miles)
Train to Utrecht Centraal, plane3h 25m
€280($280)
every 4 hours509km (316 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€75($75)
hourly303km (188 miles)
Train via Osnabrueck Hbf3h 55m
€50($50)
hourly304km (189 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€25($25)
5 times a week306km (190 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€39($39)
on demand290km (180 miles)

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Airports near Bremen

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

BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Bremen
HAJ
Hannover Airport (HAJ)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Bremen
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Bremen