How to travel from Dortmund to Bremen

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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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Driving

$42

Average price

$26

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Cheapest

$44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

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30m

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2h 49m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 58m.

Flight takes on average 3h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Bremen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Bremen among Omio's users.

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from Dortmund to Bremen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM3h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    1:45 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:05 PM3h30
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    5:35 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 616
    9:25 AM1h49
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:14 AMBremen Hbf
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 206
    8:25 AM1h49
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:14 AMBremen Hbf
    $791One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 204
    10:25 AM1h49
    Dortmund Hbf
    12:14 PMBremen Hbf
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 614
    11:25 AM1h49
    Dortmund Hbf
    1:14 PMBremen Hbf
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 AM3h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    5:05 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1983 · LH2200
    6:25 PM4h35
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    11:00 PMBremen Airport
    $4331One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLH5350+LufthansaLH2200
    5:40 PM5h20
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    11:00 PMBremen Airport
    $5981One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLH5348+LufthansaLH2192
    7:00 AM5h50
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    12:50 PMBremen Airport
    $8621One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Bremen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Bremen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 58m.

Flight takes on average 3h 43m.

The distance from Dortmund to Bremen is approximately 121 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Bremen is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Bremen:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Bremen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Bremen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bremen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Bremen with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund 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.

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