How to travel from Erfurt to Bremerhaven, Germany

The distance between Erfurt and Bremerhaven is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

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

Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bremerhaven.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Erfurt and Bremerhaven

There are several options for getting from Erfurt to Bremerhaven by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Erfurt and Bremerhaven is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Erfurt and Bremerhaven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Erfurt to Bremerhaven is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Erfurt and Bremerhaven, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Erfurt and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Erfurt to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göttingen and Bremen Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn, metronom, FlixTrain and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Erfurt and Bremerhaven. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Erfurt and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Erfurt to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bremen Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

Radina VIP, VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen and DB Bus run regular bus services between Erfurt and Bremerhaven. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Erfurt to Bremerhaven. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Erfurt and Bremerhaven. The distance is around 419km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Erfurt to Bremerhaven is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Erfurt and Bremerhaven

Transport options from Erfurt to Bremerhaven
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
€330($330)
every 4 hours808km (502 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane4h 10m
€270($270)
hourly666km (414 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane5h 15m
€315($315)
hourly744km (462 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane5h 35m
€380($380)
every 3 hours867km (538 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€76($76)
every 3 hours426km (264 miles)
Train via Göttingen4h 30m
€90($90)
every 3 hours426km (264 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€100($100)
5 times a week533km (331 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€69($69)
on demand419km (260 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