How to travel from Munich to Bremerhaven, Germany

The distance between Munich and Bremerhaven is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Munich to Bremerhaven by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train via Hannover Hauptbahnhof

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bremerhaven.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance817km (508 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munich and Bremerhaven

There are several options for getting from Munich to Bremerhaven by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Munich and Bremerhaven is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (396 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Munich and Bremerhaven by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munich to Bremerhaven is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Bremerhaven, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Munich and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Munich to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bremen Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Munich and Bremerhaven. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Munich and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Munich to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bremen Central Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Union Ivkoni, VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen, DB Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Munich and Bremerhaven. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Munich to Bremerhaven. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Munich and Bremerhaven. The distance is around 817km (508 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munich to Bremerhaven is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Munich and Bremerhaven

Transport options from Munich to Bremerhaven
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 55m
€240($240)
hourly671km (417 miles)
Train to Flughafen München, plane3h 60m
€275($275)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train to Flughafen München, plane4h 20m
€250($250)
every 3 hours832km (517 miles)
Train via Hannover Hauptbahnhof + 1 similar
7hrs
€155($155)
every 3 hours781km (485 miles)
Train7h 10m
€140($140)
hourly781km (485 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 45m
€30($30)
4 times a week952km (591 miles)
Bus via Bremen Hauptbahnhof15h 10m
€45($45)
once daily989km (614 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€135($135)
on demand817km (508 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