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Kunsthalle Bremen
An art museum featuring European paintings, sculptures, and modern art collections.
Cheapest price
$140
Average price
$230
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
329 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen will cost around $230 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
Of the 18 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Bremen on Sun, May 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct trains cover the 329 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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.
ICE 776 · 4410
S8 · ICE 776 · 4410
ICE 616
FlixTrain+
FlixBus
ICE 76 · 4412
ICE 772 · 4418
ICE 774 · 4414
ECE 8 · 4416
ICE 74 · 4420
ICE 76 · 4412Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $156.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$104 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $318 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen costing on average $104 (€84).
A bus is $263 (€212) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen costing on average $318 (€257).
Other travel options to Bremen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
You'll arrive about 55m sooner (4h 11m by train vs 5h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $104 (€84) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Bremen trains for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60470 | Delayed 12:14 AM 2:14 AMFrankfurt South station | 4h28 | 4:46 AM 4:46 AMBremen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 920 | 11:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h32 | 5:55 AM Bremen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1272 · 4448 | 11:35 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h04 | 5:39 AM Bremen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 17 | |||||
S8 · ICE 776 · 4410 | 6:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h39 | 10:39 AM Bremen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 776 · 4410 | On time 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h53 | 10:39 AM Bremen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 616 | On time 7:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 11:14 AM Bremen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 76 · 4412 | On time 7:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h53 | 11:39 AM Bremen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1221 · ICE 774 · 4414 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h37 | 12:39 PM Bremen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 204 | On time 8:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h03 | 12:14 PM Bremen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 774 · 4414 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h53 | 12:39 PM Bremen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 | On time 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 1:14 PM Bremen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 11 · ECE 8 · 4416 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h24 | 1:39 PM Bremen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 8 · 4416 | On time 9:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h53 | 1:39 PM Bremen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 10:04 AM Frankfurt South station | 10h16 | 8:20 PM Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 992 · ICE 772 · 4418 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h30 | 2:39 PM Bremen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 202 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h03 | 2:14 PM Bremen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 992 · ICE 772 · 4418 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h19 | 2:39 PM Bremen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 772 · 4418 | On time 10:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h53 | 2:39 PM Bremen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 74 · 4420 | On time 11:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h53 | 3:39 PM Bremen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:07 PM Frankfurt South station | 9h38 | 1:45 AM Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 204 miles (329 km) distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 204 miles (329 km) |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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An art museum featuring European paintings, sculptures, and modern art collections.
A cultural and natural history museum with exhibits on ethnology, trade, and nature.
Interactive museum with exhibits focused on technology, man, and nature.
Bremen's oldest district, featuring medieval architecture and artistic shops.
Central square featuring key landmarks like the Town Musicians statue and Bremen City Hall.
Vibrant area known for its eclectic shops, bars, and street art.
A winter dish featuring kale and a special type of smoked sausage called 'Pinkel'. It's a hearty meal traditionally enjoyed with potatoes.
A classic Northern German dish made with corned beef, potatoes, and onions, often served with a fried egg and pickled beetroot.
A rich bread filled with raisins and spices, similar to fruitcake, traditionally eaten during the Christmas season.
Compared to other German cities, Bremen offers moderate prices for accommodation and dining.
5-10% in restaurants, round up for good service. Not expected in cafes.
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