How to travel from Cologne to Bremen

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Bremen including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Bremen is a bus with an average price of kr294.

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

A bus is kr245 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bremen costing on average kr539.

A bus is kr4983 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bremen costing on average kr5277.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 10m.

Bus takes on average 4h 37m.

The distance from Cologne to Bremen is approximately 167 miles (270 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bremen is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 4 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne 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 Cologne to Bremen:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Bremen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bremen by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bremen by train.

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

• 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
• 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Omio customers who travel from Cologne 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.