How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Bremen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 129 miles (209 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $34.

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

A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen costing on average $44.

A bus is $555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen costing on average $589.

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

Flight takes on average 4h 2m.

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

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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen to Bremen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Bremen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $34.

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

A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen costing on average $44.

A bus is $555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen costing on average $589.

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

Flight takes on average 4h 2m.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen is approximately 129 miles (209 km).
The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen to Bremen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Bremen by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Bremen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gelsenkirchen to Bremen with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen 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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