How to travel from Stuttgart to Bremen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Bremen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart 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 flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, while a flight costs an average of €275.

Distance: 297 miles (478 km)

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Driving

€60

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€40

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Cheapest

€275

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€22

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 9m

Average total duration

5h 39m

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30m

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9h 37m

Average total duration

9h 7m

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30m

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3h 33m

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1h 33m

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2h 0m

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7h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bremen is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Bremen costing on average €110.

A bus is €340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Bremen costing on average €384.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bremen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 55m.

Bus takes on average 12h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stuttgart and Bremen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart to Bremen among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 11m sooner (1h 49m by flight vs 7h 0m by car). Tickets start at around €384 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Stuttgart to Bremen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 PM14h55
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    1:45 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    541One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 PM14h55
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    1:45 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    541One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2147+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4058
    1:05 PM2h55
    Stuttgart Airport
    4:00 PMBremen Airport
    5291One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 598 · ICE 2508
    12:49 PM5h25
    Stuttgart Hbf
    6:14 PMBremen Hbf
    601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 518
    1:49 PM5h25
    Stuttgart Hbf
    7:14 PMBremen Hbf
    701One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 578 · 4426
    1:23 PM5h16
    Stuttgart Hbf
    6:39 PMBremen Hbf
    731One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:20 AM12h48
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    8:08 PMBremen Hbf
    601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:30 PM13h38
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    12:08 PMBremen Hbf
    641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:50 PM13h18
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    12:08 PMBremen Hbf
    651One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2145 · LH2192
    9:30 AM3h20
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:50 PMBremen Airport
    5291One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Bremen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Bremen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bremen is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Bremen costing on average €110.

A bus is €340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Bremen costing on average €384.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bremen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 55m.

Bus takes on average 12h 6m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Bremen is approximately 297 miles (478 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Bremen is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Bremen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Bremen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Cityjet to go to Bremen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bremen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Bremen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Bremen with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart 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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