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Compare train, bus, 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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m 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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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 Dortmund to Bremen:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bremen costing on average $52 (€42).
A bus is $489 (€400) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Bremen costing on average $514 (€420).
Other travel options to Bremen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Flight takes on average 4h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Bremen
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.
FlixBus6:45 PM3h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:00 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:45 PM3h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:00 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 2086:25 AM1h49Dortmund Hbf8:14 AMBremen Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 6187:24 AM1h50Dortmund Hbf9:14 AMBremen Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
ICE 10285:24 AM1h55Dortmund Hbf7:19 AMBremen Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
ICE 1084:25 PM1h49Dortmund Hbf6:14 PMBremen Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 AM3h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:45 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:05 PM3h30Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:35 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:00 AM3h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:05 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bremen:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bremen costing on average $52 (€42).
A bus is $489 (€400) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Bremen costing on average $514 (€420).
Other travel options to Bremen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Flight takes on average 4h 1m.
- 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
- 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bremen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bremen by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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