How to travel from Erfurt to Bremen

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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Bremen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 45, while a train costs an average of CHF 82.

Distance: 172 miles (278 km)

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9h 29m

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Compare ways to travel from Erfurt to Bremen

Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Bremen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Bremen is a bus with an average price of CHF 45.

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

A bus is CHF 38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Bremen costing on average CHF 82.

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Erfurt and Bremen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erfurt to Bremen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 37m sooner (3h 52m by train vs 4h 29m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 82 compared to roughly CHF 49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Erfurt to Bremen

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

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

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Bremen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Bremen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Bremen is a bus with an average price of CHF 45.

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

A bus is CHF 38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Bremen costing on average CHF 82.

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 29m.

The distance from Erfurt to Bremen is approximately 172 miles (278 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Bremen is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Bremen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Bremen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bremen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Bremen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt to Bremen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, London, Hamburg, Berlin. 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.

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