How to travel from Hamburg to Bremerhaven, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Bremerhaven is around 110km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamburg 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.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bremerhaven.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
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Sindbad

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Drive

Drive to Bremerhaven.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance176km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Bremerhaven

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Bremerhaven by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Hamburg and Bremerhaven is around 110km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Hamburg and Bremerhaven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Bremerhaven is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg 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 1h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Regionalverkehre Start Unterelbe mbH, EVB Elbe-Weser and S-Bahn Hamburg run train services between Hamburg and Bremerhaven. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Bremerhaven with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 30m.

Sindbad run regular bus services between Hamburg and Bremerhaven. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 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 Bremerhaven. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Bremerhaven Hbf. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Hamburg and Bremerhaven. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Bremerhaven is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Hamburg to Bremerhaven

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Bremerhaven

Transport options from Hamburg to Bremerhaven
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 50m
€30($30)
every 3 hours176km (109 miles)
Train via Buxtehude2h 10m
hourly110km (68 miles)
Train via Hamburg Neugraben2h 15m
hourly111km (69 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€9($9)
once daily175km (109 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€29($29)
on demand176km (109 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