How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Bremen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. 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 €31, while a flight costs an average of €176.

Distance: 204 miles (329 km)

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Driving

€55

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€31

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€176

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€59

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4h 38m

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4h 8m

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30m

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6h 45m

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6h 15m

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2h 59m

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59m

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5h 6m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen is a bus with an average price of €31.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen:

A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen costing on average €55.

A bus is €145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen costing on average €176.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 38m.

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Bremen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 58m faster (4h 8m by train vs 5h 6m by car) and roughly €5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€55 vs €59). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 222 · ICE 206
    5:17 AM4h57
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    10:14 AMBremen Hbf
    71One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 222 · ICE 206
    5:17 AM4h57
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    10:14 AMBremen Hbf
    71One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1186 · IC 2434
    6:02 AM3h48
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:50 AMBremen Hbf
    581One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 521 · ICE 1186 · IC 2434
    5:38 AM4h12
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    9:50 AMBremen Hbf
    181One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    5:00 AM4h15
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    9:15 AMBremen Hbf
    241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    4:47 AM4h28
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:15 AMBremen Hbf
    241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 PM9h55
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    5:05 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 PM9h35
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    5:05 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    221One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 PM8h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    10:00 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    251One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Bremen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Bremen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen is a bus with an average price of €31.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen:

A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen costing on average €55.

A bus is €145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen costing on average €176.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 38m.

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen is approximately 204 miles (329 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Bremen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet to go to Bremen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bremen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bremen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Bremen with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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.
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