How to travel from Basel to Bremen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Bremen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $257.

Distance: 385 miles (620 km)

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Driving

$87

Average price

$65

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Cheapest

$257

Average price

$215

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 23m

Average total duration

7h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 7m

Average total duration

13h 37m

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30m

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4h 20m

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Fastest

2h 20m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 55m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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KLM Cityhopper

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $65.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bremen:

A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bremen costing on average $87.

A bus is $193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bremen costing on average $257.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Bremen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 23m.

Bus takes on average 14h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Bremen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Bremen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $215 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $128. The journey takes 7h 53m versus 6h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Basel to Bremen

How to get from Basel to Bremen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Bremen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM15h20
    Basel, Bahnhof
    4:25 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM15h20
    Basel, Bahnhof
    4:25 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1948 · KL1767
    6:30 PM3h15
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:45 PMBremen Airport
    $10931One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:40 PM13h28
    Basel, Bahnhof
    12:08 PMBremen Hbf
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:05 AM13h03
    Basel, Bahnhof
    2:08 PMBremen Hbf
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:40 PM15h30
    Basel, Bahnhof
    10:10 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1942 · KL1761
    6:30 AM3h50
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:20 AMBremen Airport
    $3161One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1942 · KL1765
    6:30 AM11h20
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    5:50 PMBremen Airport
    $6161One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1946 · KL1761
    2:25 PM20h05
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:30 AMBremen Airport
    $7031One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Bremen

Travel to Bremen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Bremen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Bremen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $94.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bremen:

A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bremen costing on average $162.

A bus is $1066 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bremen costing on average $1160.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Bremen is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 28m.

Bus takes on average 15h 46m.

The distance from Basel to Bremen is approximately 385 miles (620 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Bremen is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Bremen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Bremen:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Bremen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Bremen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bremen by bus.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Bremen by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bremen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Bremen:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Bremen often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bremen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bremen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bremen, you can explore the Übersee-Museum, take a relaxing walk along the Weser River promenade, visit the Rhododendron-Park, enjoy performances at the Theater Bremen, and discover the Kunsthalle Bremen. Must-see sights include the Bremen Town Musicians Statue, Bremen Cathedral, the charming Schnoor Quarter, Universum Bremen, and the unique Böttcherstraße.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Bremen's main attractions, including the historic Old Town, the Bremen Town Musicians, and the Universum Science Center.

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