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 an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. 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 $40, while a train costs an average of $85.

Distance: 198 miles (320 km)

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$85

Average price

$40

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4h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 23m

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6h 52m

Average total duration

6h 22m

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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 $40.

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

A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bremen costing on average $85.

A bus is $233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bremen costing on average $274.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

Flight takes on average 10h 25m.

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 BremenĀ 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 Ā· FlixBus
    8:50 PM7h00
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    3:50 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    8:50 PM7h00
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    3:50 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2200+Brussels AirlinesLH5583
    7:30 PM3h30
    Brussels Airport
    11:00 PMBremen Airport
    $1741One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2833 Ā· IC 1735 Ā· 20369 Ā· ICE 612
    9:50 AM5h24
    Rotterdam Centraal
    3:14 PMBremen Hbf
    $361One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2849 Ā· IC 1751 Ā· 20377 Ā· ICE 518
    1:50 PM5h24
    Rotterdam Centraal
    7:14 PMBremen Hbf
    $361One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2855 Ā· IC 1757 Ā· ICE 241 Ā· ICE 106
    3:20 PM4h54
    Rotterdam Centraal
    8:14 PMBremen Hbf
    $421One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    5:20 AM8h25
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    1:45 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:35 AM8h33
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:08 PMBremen Hbf
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    10:05 PM7h10
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    5:15 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1700 Ā· KL1761
    6:20 AM4h00
    Brussels Airport
    10:20 AMBremen Airport
    $2361One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2194+Brussels AirlinesLH5629
    6:45 AM9h15
    Brussels Airport
    4:00 PMBremen Airport
    $2541One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2200+Brussels AirlinesLH5627
    12:45 PM10h15
    Brussels Airport
    11:00 PMBremen Airport
    $2541One-way
    1 transfer

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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 $40.

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

A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bremen costing on average $85.

A bus is $233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bremen costing on average $274.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bremen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

Flight takes on average 10h 25m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Bremen is approximately 198 miles (320 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Bremen is:
  • Around 19 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 Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bremen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bremen by bus.
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.
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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