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.
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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Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf.
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Take the train to Göttingen then Bremen Hbf and then to Bremerhaven Hbf.
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Take the bus to Bremen Central Bus Station and then to Bremerhaven Hbf.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 35m | €330($330) | every 4 hours | 808km (502 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane | 4h 10m | €270($270) | hourly | 666km (414 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane | 5h 15m | €315($315) | hourly | 744km (462 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane | 5h 35m | €380($380) | every 3 hours | 867km (538 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €76($76) | every 3 hours | 426km (264 miles) |
Train via Göttingen | 4h 30m | €90($90) | every 3 hours | 426km (264 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | €100($100) | 5 times a week | 533km (331 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €69($69) | on demand | 419km (260 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bremerhaven offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.