The average train between Bremerhaven and Varel takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Bremerhaven to Varel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bremerhaven and Varel. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bremerhaven is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Varel at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bremerhaven to Varel. However, there are services departing from Bremerhaven station and arriving at Varel station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Bremerhaven to Varel train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bremerhaven Hbf station.
Bremerhaven to Varel train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Varel Bahnhof station.
Book your Bremerhaven to Varel train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bremerhaven and Varel is 34 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Varel Bahnhof via Bremen Hbf and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 2h 6m.