How to travel from Heidelberg to Bremen, Germany

The distance between Heidelberg and Bremen is around 426km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Heidelberg to Bremen 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 Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen central train station.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Bremen.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance522km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heidelberg and Bremen

There are several options for getting from Heidelberg to Bremen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Heidelberg and Bremen is around 426km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (253 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Heidelberg and Bremen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Heidelberg to Bremen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Heidelberg and Bremen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Heidelberg and Bremen. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Heidelberg and Bremen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Railjet, Trenitalia EuroCity and FlixTrain run train services between Heidelberg and Bremen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Heidelberg and Bremen. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Heidelberg and Bremen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Heidelberg and Bremen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heidelberg to Bremen. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE). instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Heidelberg and Bremen. The distance is around 522km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heidelberg to Bremen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Heidelberg and Bremen

Transport options from Heidelberg to Bremen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
1h 55m
€255($255)
every 30 mins426km (265 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane2h 60m
€300($300)
hourly504km (313 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane3h 10m
€210($210)
hourly627km (390 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane3h 35m
€235($235)
every 4 hours790km (491 miles)
Train + 3 similar
4h 35m
€145($145)
hourly556km (346 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf5h 30m
€140($140)
every 20 mins616km (383 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf5h 35m
€135($135)
hourly603km (375 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf6h 55m
€68($68)
6 times a week648km (403 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€35($35)
once daily550km (341 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€69($69)
on demand522km (324 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