How to travel from Jena to Bremerhaven, Germany

The distance between Jena and Bremerhaven is around 469km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Jena to Bremerhaven 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) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bremerhaven.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance481km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jena and Bremerhaven

There are several options for getting from Jena to Bremerhaven by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Jena and Bremerhaven is around 469km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Jena and Bremerhaven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jena to Bremerhaven is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Jena and Bremerhaven, 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 Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jena to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göttingen and Bremen Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn, Abellio, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Jena and Bremerhaven. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Jena and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jena 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 9h 15m.

Radina VIP, VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen and DB Bus run regular bus services between Jena and Bremerhaven. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 15m 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 Bremerhaven. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Jena and Bremerhaven. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jena to Bremerhaven is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jena and Bremerhaven

Transport options from Jena to Bremerhaven
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 25m
€305($305)
hourly800km (497 miles)
Train to Erfurt Hbf, plane4h 40m
€275($275)
hourly709km (441 miles)
Train to Halle(Saale)Hbf, plane5h 55m
€345($345)
every 3 hours1,000km (622 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€85($85)
every 4 hours469km (291 miles)
Train via Halle(Saale)Hbf5h 50m
€85($85)
every 3 hours560km (348 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€100($100)
5 times a week580km (360 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€80($80)
on demand481km (299 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