How to travel from Hamburg to Bremen, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Bremen is around 114km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 55min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hamburg to Bremen 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.

  • Duration55min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen central train station.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated byFlixBus+ 5 others
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Drive

Drive to Bremen.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance121km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Bremen

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Bremen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Hamburg and Bremen is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 55min to get from Hamburg and Bremen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Bremen is to take the train which takes around 55min and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Bremen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Bremen. It typically takes around 55min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Bremen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 55min.

Deutsche Bahn and metronom run train services between Hamburg and Bremen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 55min, 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 Hamburg and Bremen. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Bremen with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 30m.

FlixBus, Arda Tur, Racic Eurobus, Citylines and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Hamburg and Bremen. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Bremen. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf. instead which will take 55min.

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 Hamburg and Bremen. The distance is around 121km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Bremen is to take the train which takes, on average, 55min and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Hamburg to Bremen

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Bremen

Transport options from Hamburg to Bremen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
55min
€35($35)
every 30 mins114km (71 miles)
Bus
1h 30m
€10($10)
hourly118km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
€16($16)
on demand121km (75 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