How to travel from Gottingen to Bremerhaven, Germany

The distance between Gottingen and Bremerhaven is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gottingen to Bremerhaven 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

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

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Bremerhaven.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gottingen and Bremerhaven

There are several options for getting from Gottingen to Bremerhaven by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 2h 35m.

The distance between Gottingen and Bremerhaven is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (151 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Gottingen and Bremerhaven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gottingen to Bremerhaven is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Gottingen and Bremerhaven, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gottingen and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gottingen to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bremen Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, metronom, FlixTrain and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Gottingen and Bremerhaven. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Gottingen and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gottingen 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 4h 30m.

Radina VIP, VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen and DB Bus run regular bus services between Gottingen and Bremerhaven. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gottingen to Bremerhaven. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Bremerhaven Hbf. instead which will take 2h 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 Gottingen and Bremerhaven. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gottingen to Bremerhaven is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gottingen and Bremerhaven

Transport options from Gottingen to Bremerhaven
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€50($50)
every 3 hours282km (175 miles)
Train via Hannover Hauptbahnhof2h 50m
€64($64)
every 2 hours282km (175 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€100($100)
5 times a week322km (200 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€48($48)
on demand291km (181 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