What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bremen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bremen is to night train which costs €45 - €130 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bremen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bremen is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €140 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bremen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bremen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bremen Fernbusterminal via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bremen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Bremen Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Basel to Bremen?

The distance between Basel and Bremen is 811 km. The road distance is 719.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bremen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bremen without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €140 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bremen?

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Bremen Hbf takes 6h 49m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bremen bus from?

Basel to Bremen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bremen train from?

Basel to Bremen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bremen?

The best way to get from Basel to Bremen is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 14h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Bremen bus arrive?

Basel to Bremen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Bremen train arrive?

Basel to Bremen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bremen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bremen is 719 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Basel to Bremen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Bremen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Bremen?

Book your Basel to Bremen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bremen?

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Basel to Bremen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Bremen by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Bremen Hbftrain 20N / ...
6h 49m
€140–600
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Bremen Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 26m
€45–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N74 / ...
14h 15m
€62–111
Drive 719.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bremencar 719.2 km
7h 5m
€127–183
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain 42 / ...
7h 7m
€145–576
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Bremencar
9h 43m
€114–149
Fly Basel to Bremen Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane BSL - BRE
5h 48m
€103–274
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
5h 16m
€144–410
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
5h 17m
€76–398
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STR - BRE
5h 29m
€127–540
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
6h 26m
€137–434
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
6h 38m
€175–520

Basel to Bremen by train

111Weekly Trains

6h 49mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 810.5 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bremen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bremen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €140–600 and the journey takes 6h 49m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bremen Fernbusterminal via Dortmund central bus station in around 14h 15m.

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