How to travel from Karlsruhe to Bremen

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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Bremen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe 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 5h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. 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: 282 miles (454 km)

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Bus
Driving

€87

Average price

€42

Average price

Cheapest

€79

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 41m

Average total duration

8h 11m

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30m

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6h 28m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Lowest

0.5 - 1.1kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Bremen is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Bremen costing on average €87.

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 58m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Karlsruhe and Bremen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Karlsruhe to Bremen among Omio's users.

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from Karlsruhe to Bremen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:40 AM9h55
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    11:35 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:40 AM9h55
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    11:35 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnECE 8 · 4416
    8:37 AM5h02
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    1:39 PMBremen Hbf
    661One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 202 · ICE 2592 · ICE 1670
    8:59 AM5h46
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    2:45 PMBremen Hbf
    601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 202
    8:59 AM5h15
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    2:14 PMBremen Hbf
    641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 376 · ICE 614
    7:59 AM5h15
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    1:14 PMBremen Hbf
    701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM11h40
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    11:35 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM12h25
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    10:10 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:40 AM10h28
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    12:08 PMBremen Hbf
    431One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Bremen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Bremen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Bremen is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Bremen costing on average €87.

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 58m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 11m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Bremen is approximately 282 miles (454 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Bremen is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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