- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and one of Germany’s strongest 20th-century collections.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 21 trains that leave Bremen Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Wed, Jun 03, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 270 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixTrain
ICE 921
ICE 209
ICE 619
4445 · ICE 1540
ICE 109
ICE 201
ICE 203
ICE 205
ICE 519Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $277.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $647 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $618 (€498) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $647 (€522).
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Flight takes on average 4h 18m.
The journey is about 4m faster (3h 9m by train vs 3h 13m by car) and roughly $15 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($48 (€39) vs $63 (€51)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 103 | Delayed 5:40 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h08 | 6:55 AM 6:55 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 515 | Delayed 6:44 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 7:54 AM 7:54 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 105 | Delayed 7:44 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 8:55 AM 8:55 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 517 | On time 8:44 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 11:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 107 | On time 9:44 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 12:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 519 | On time 10:44 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 1:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:40 AM Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) | 6h03 | 5:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 | On time 11:45 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h03 | 2:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 611 | On time 12:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 3:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 201 | On time 1:45 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h03 | 4:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 613 | On time 2:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 5:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 203 | On time 3:45 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h03 | 6:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 615 | On time 4:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 7:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 205 | On time 5:45 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h03 | 8:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 617 | On time 6:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 9:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 207 | On time 7:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 10:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 619 | On time 8:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h05 | 11:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 209 | On time 9:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 12:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 921 | On time 11:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h21 | 3:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
4445 · ICE 1540 | Delayed 12:13 AM Bremen Hbf | 6h11 | 4:24 AM 4:24 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
14051 · 10204 · 28507 | 4:14 AM Bremen Hbf | 4h15 | 8:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (270 km) distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 167 miles (270 km) |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 4:44 AM |
Last train 9:44 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and one of Germany’s strongest 20th-century collections.
Important fine arts museum with medieval, Baroque, and 19th-century European painting, offering one of Cologne’s key classical art collections.
Cologne’s leading museum for Roman heritage, with mosaics, archaeology, and finds from the city’s ancient past. Parts of the collection may be shown in temporary venues during works.
Broad stepped promenade on the east bank with outstanding cathedral skyline views, especially popular for sunset photos and social media content.
Walkable historic core with narrow lanes, churches, river views, and many of the city’s best-known postcard scenes.
Historic square in the Old Town lined with traditional buildings, bars, and civic history, making it a classic base for first-time visitors.
Top-fermented pale beer traditionally served in small glasses. It is Cologne’s signature drink and central to the city’s brewery culture.
A classic Cologne dish of mashed potatoes with apple sauce, often served with black pudding and fried onions. It is a well-known Rhineland comfort food.
Rhineland-style pot roast, traditionally marinated for days and served with rich gravy, dumplings, or potato sides. It is one of the region’s most famous festive dishes.
Modern, acclaimed restaurant near the center with a more refined approach to regional and seasonal German cuisine.
Established traditional brewery restaurant serving hearty Rhineland specialties and fresh Kölsch in an atmospheric old-town interior.
Large, established Cologne brewery restaurant offering local dishes and beer in a polished but traditional atmosphere.
Moderate by German standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service; hand the tip directly when paying.
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