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Travel Information to Bremen from Cologne

Distance167 miles (269 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$7 - $17
Cheapest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 3 h 2 min
Fastest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 3 h 2 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 167 miles (269 km) by train or bus from Cologne to Bremen. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Bremen.

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from Cologne to Bremen

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

Our recommendation

train

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:34AM3h36
Cologne Messe/Deutz
12:10PMBremen Hbf
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
06:59PM3h09
Cologne Messe/Deutz
10:08PMBremen Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 614
10:09AM3h06
Cologne Messe/Deutz
01:15PMBremen Hbf
$1281One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 206
09:09AM3h07
Cologne Messe/Deutz
12:16PMBremen Hbf
$1131One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 616
08:08AM3h07
Cologne Messe/Deutz
11:15AMBremen Hbf
$1131One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 202
11:08AM3h07
Cologne Messe/Deutz
02:15PMBremen Hbf
$1281One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1985 · LH2200
05:55PM5h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:00PMBremen Airport
$6471One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1973 · LH2192
09:10AM3h20
Cologne Bonn Airport
12:30PMBremen Airport
$7161One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Cologne to Bremen

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cologne to Bremen, 71,43% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Cologne to Bremen and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne 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 Cologne to Bremen.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Bremen: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Bremen from Cologne is by taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€6).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Bremen:

Taking a train costs $10 (€9) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $17 (€15).

Taking a train costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Bremen from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 2 min.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 40 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 167 miles (269 km) between Cologne and Bremen.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bremen is:

  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Bremen from Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Bremen:

  • Most travelers board their train from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bremen Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Bremen:

  • Travel with FlixBus or Wupsi to go to Bremen by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Cologne to Bremen tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Bremen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Cologne to Bremen tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).

Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Bremen with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Bremen with.
  • You can find 6 direct trains per day to take to Bremen with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.

Direct services to Bremen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Cologne to Bremen? Many Omio customers who go from Cologne to Bremen usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Hamburg, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris or Munich. If you're looking to explore Hamburg, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris or Munich from Bremen, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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