The average train between Varel and Bremerhaven takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Varel to Bremerhaven. 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 Varel and Bremerhaven. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Varel is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Bremerhaven at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Varel to Bremerhaven. However, there are services departing from Varel station and arriving at Bremerhaven station via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Varel to Bremerhaven train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Varel Bahnhof station.
Varel to Bremerhaven train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Bremerhaven Hbf station.
Book your Varel to Bremerhaven train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Varel and Bremerhaven is 34 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Varel Bahnhof to Bremerhaven Hbf via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf and Bremen Hbf in around 1h 57m.