How to travel from Rotterdam to Bremen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Bremen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 198 miles (320 km)

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$95

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$52

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4h 58m

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4h 28m

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Average total duration

6h 30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

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

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bremen costing on average $95 (€77).

A bus is $412 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bremen costing on average $464 (€375).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 28m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

Flight takes on average 9h 29m.

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

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from Rotterdam to Bremen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:20 PM8h40
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    1:00 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:20 PM8h40
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    1:00 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesLH5571+LufthansaLH54
    10:30 AM3h15
    Brussels Airport
    1:45 PMBremen Airport
    $13241One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2839 · IC 1741 · ICE 147 · ICE 200
    11:20 AM4h54
    Rotterdam Centraal
    4:14 PMBremen Hbf
    $991One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICD 1841 · ICE 147 · ICE 200
    11:11 AM5h03
    Rotterdam Centraal
    4:14 PMBremen Hbf
    $991One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2035 · ICE 123 · ICE 612
    10:05 AM5h09
    Rotterdam Centraal
    3:14 PMBremen Hbf
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:20 AM6h48
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    12:08 PMBremen Hbf
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:20 AM6h50
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    12:10 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:35 AM8h33
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:08 PMBremen Hbf
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS International | IC Brussel3539+LufthansaLH993+Air DolomitiLH56
    10:26 AM7h19
    Rotterdam Centraal
    5:45 PMBremen Airport
    $4331One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3537+LufthansaLH993+Air DolomitiLH56
    9:56 AM7h49
    Rotterdam Centraal
    5:45 PMBremen Airport
    $4331One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3555+LufthansaLH997 · LH58
    2:26 PM8h09
    Rotterdam Centraal
    10:35 PMBremen Airport
    $4331One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Bremen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Bremen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

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

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bremen costing on average $95 (€77).

A bus is $412 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bremen costing on average $464 (€375).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 28m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

Flight takes on average 9h 29m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Bremen is approximately 198 miles (320 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Bremen is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Bremen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Bremen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bremen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bremen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Bremen:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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.

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