How to travel from Jena to Bremen, Germany

The distance between Jena and Bremen is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Jena 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 Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Bremen (BRE).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Göttingen and then to Bremen Hbf.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen Central Bus Station.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Radina VIP

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Drive

Drive to Bremen.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance427km (265 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jena and Bremen

There are several options for getting from Jena to Bremen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 4hrs. 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 €305 ($305).

The distance between Jena and Bremen is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Jena and Bremen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jena to Bremen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Jena and Bremen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Jena to Bremen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göttingen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Abellio, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Jena and Bremen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Jena and Bremen. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jena and Bremen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 8hrs.

Radina VIP run regular bus services between Jena and Bremen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jena to Bremen. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Bremen (BRE). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Jena and Bremen. The distance is around 427km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jena to Bremen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jena and Bremen

Transport options from Jena to Bremen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 35m
€305($305)
hourly737km (458 miles)
Train to Erfurt Hbf, plane3h 50m
€290($290)
hourly647km (402 miles)
Train to Erfurt Hbf, plane3h 55m
€365($365)
hourly769km (478 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€85($85)
every 4 hours407km (253 miles)
Train via Halle(Saale)Hbf5hrs
€85($85)
every 3 hours499km (310 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€100($100)
5 times a week506km (314 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€71($71)
on demand427km (265 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