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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Bremen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

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Driving

$28

Average price

$15

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Cheapest

$21

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1h 34m

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1h 4m

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30m

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2h 22m

Average total duration

1h 52m

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1h 47m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bremen costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hamburg and Bremen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg 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 43m sooner (1h 4m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $21 (€17) 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 Hamburg to Bremen

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 619
    7:45 PM0h56
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:41 PMBremen Hbf
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 619
    7:45 PM0h56
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:41 PMBremen Hbf
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1033
    11:23 AM0h45
    Hamburg Harburg
    12:08 PMBremen Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 921
    10:45 PM0h56
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:41 PMBremen Hbf
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 517
    7:45 AM0h56
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:41 AMBremen Hbf
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 209
    8:45 PM0h56
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:41 PMBremen Hbf
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM1h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:05 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM1h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:35 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:55 PM1h45
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    2:40 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Hamburg to Bremen

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hamburg to Bremen, 64,23% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Hamburg to Bremen and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Bremen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Bremen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bremen costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 22m.

The distance from Hamburg to Bremen is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Bremen is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Bremen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Bremen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain to go to Bremen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bremen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Bremen with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain.
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Bremen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, London, Berlin, 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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