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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Bremen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bremen:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bremen costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $443 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Bremen costing on average $469 (€375).
Other travel options to Bremen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 3h 43m.
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How to get from Dortmund to Bremen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Bremen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:40 AM3h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:45 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:05 PM3h30Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:35 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 6169:25 AM1h49Dortmund Hbf11:14 AMBremen Hbf$791One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 2068:25 AM1h49Dortmund Hbf10:14 AMBremen Hbf$791One-way0 transfers
ICE 20410:25 AM1h49Dortmund Hbf12:14 PMBremen Hbf$861One-way0 transfers
ICE 61411:25 AM1h49Dortmund Hbf1:14 PMBremen Hbf$861One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:00 AM3h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:05 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$221One-way0 transfers
LH1983 · LH22006:25 PM4h35Cologne Bonn Airport11:00 PMBremen Airport$4331One-way1 transfer
LH5350+
LH22005:40 PM5h20Cologne Bonn Airport11:00 PMBremen Airport$5981One-way1 transfer
LH5348+
LH21927:00 AM5h50Cologne Bonn Airport12:50 PMBremen Airport$8621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bremen:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bremen costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $443 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Bremen costing on average $469 (€375).
Other travel options to Bremen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Bremen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Bremen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bremen by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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