How to travel from Potsdam to Bremen, Germany

The distance between Potsdam and Bremen is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Potsdam 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

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Bremen (BRE).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Magdeburg central bus station and then to Bremen Central Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bremen.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance362km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potsdam and Bremen

There are several options for getting from Potsdam to Bremen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Potsdam and Bremen is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Potsdam and Bremen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potsdam to Bremen is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Potsdam and Bremen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potsdam and Bremen. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Potsdam and Bremen with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and metronom run train services between Potsdam and Bremen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Potsdam and Bremen. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potsdam to Bremen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Magdeburg central bus station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de and Racic Eurobus run regular bus services between Potsdam and Bremen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potsdam to Bremen. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Bremen (BRE). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Potsdam and Bremen. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potsdam to Bremen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Potsdam and Bremen

Transport options from Potsdam to Bremen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€115($115)
hourly426km (265 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf3h 55m
€100($100)
once daily380km (236 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
€200($200)
every 30 mins816km (507 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane4h 15m
€355($355)
hourly895km (556 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€11($11)
5 times a week399km (248 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€48($48)
on demand362km (225 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