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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
26
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 $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 26 trains that leave Bremen Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Sat, Jul 18, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 270 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.
FlixTrain3:48 PM3h08Bremen Hbf6:56 PMCologne Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
ICE 2099:44 PM3h04Bremen Hbf12:48 AMCologne Hbf$271One-way0 transfers- ICE 6198:44 PM3h05Bremen Hbf11:49 PMCologne Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
- ICE 92111:44 PM3h40Bremen Hbf3:24 AMCologne Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain9:48 AM3h08Bremen Hbf12:56 PMCologne Hbf$401One-way0 transfers
- ICE 22156:26 PM2h51Bremen Hbf9:17 PMCologne Hbf$541One-way0 transfers
- ICE 51910:44 AM3h02Bremen Hbf1:46 PMCologne Hbf$1001One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5178:44 AM3h02Bremen Hbf11:46 AMCologne Hbf$891One-way0 transfers
- ICE 61112:44 PM3h02Bremen Hbf3:46 PMCologne Hbf$891One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6132:44 PM3h02Bremen Hbf5:46 PMCologne Hbf$891One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio 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 $272.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $636 Average price | $62 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 $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $47 (€39).
A bus is $607 (€498) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $636 (€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 ($47 (€39) vs $62 (€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.
Live departures
Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 517 | Delayed 8:44 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h02 | 9:56 AM 9:56 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 107 · IC 2044 | Delayed 9:44 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h01 | 10:55 AM 10:55 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 107 | On time 9:44 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 12:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 9:48 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h08 | 12:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 519 | Delayed 10:44 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h02 | 11:56 AM 11:56 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 109 · IC 2046 | Delayed 11:45 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h00 | 12:55 PM 12:55 PMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1033 | On time 12:11 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h03 | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 611 | Delayed 12:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h02 | 1:56 PM 1:56 PMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 201 | On time 1:45 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h03 | 4:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2311 | On time 2:11 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h06 | 5:17 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 613 | Delayed 2:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h02 | 3:56 PM 3:56 PMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 203 | On time 3:45 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h03 | 6:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 203 · IC 2440 | Delayed 3:45 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h00 | 4:55 PM 4:55 PMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain | 3:48 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h08 | 6:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1037 | On time 4:11 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 615 | Delayed 4:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h02 | 5:56 PM 5:56 PMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 205 | On time 5:45 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h03 | 8:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 205 · IC 2442 | Delayed 5:45 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h00 | 6:55 PM 6:55 PMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2215 | On time 6:10 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h06 | 9:16 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 | 3h16 | 11:00 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 619 | On time 8:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h14 | 11:58 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 209 | On time 9:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h15 | 12:59 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 921 | On time 11:44 PM Bremen Hbf | 3h46 | 3:30 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
| 14051 · 10204 · 28507 | 4:14 AM Bremen Hbf | 4h15 | 8:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 103 · IC 2040 | On time 5:40 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h05 | 8:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 103 | On time 5:40 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h08 | 8:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 515 | On time 6:44 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h02 | 9:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 105 | On time 7:44 AM Bremen Hbf | 3h04 | 10:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf
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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 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Bremen Hbf and Cologne Hbf from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Most Bremen Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains use the Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Bremen Hbf and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bremen Hbf from Bremen city centre
Bremen Hbf is 1 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen Hbf train station facilities and services
Bremen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Du & ich, Mexcal, Savarin, Aldo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen Hbf. ATMs are available at Bremen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bremen Hbf. Information desks are available at Bremen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bremen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bremen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bremen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include City-Hotel, Buthmann, Hotel Bremer Haus, Courtyard by Marriott.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
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