What is the cheapest way to get from Bremen to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Bremen to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs €12 - €23 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bremen to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Bremen to Köln Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Bremen and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Bremen to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Bremen Fernbusterminal and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bremen and Köln Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bremen Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Bremen to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Bremen and Köln Hbf is 321 km. The road distance is 312.1 km.

How do I travel from Bremen to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Bremen to Köln Hbf without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €55 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Bremen to Köln Hbf?

The train from Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbf takes 3h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bremen to Köln Hbf bus from?

Bremen to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where do I catch the Bremen to Köln Hbf train from?

Bremen to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bremen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Bremen to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Bremen to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €55 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €380 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Bremen to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Bremen to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Bremen to Köln Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bremen to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Bremen to Köln Hbf is 312 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Bremen to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Bremen to Köln Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

There are 1855+ hotels available in Köln Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Bremen to Köln Hbf?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bremen and Köln Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bremen to Köln Hbf - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from Bremen to Köln Hbf by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 3m
€55–260
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bremen to Colognerideshare 311 km
3h 33m
€12–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Leverkusenbus N1360a
6h 14m
€33–54
Drive 312.1 km
1. Drive from Bremen to Köln Hbfcar 312.1 km
2h 40m
€45–65
Fly Bremen Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRE - DUS
4h 55m
€154–373
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Bremen Neustadt to Osnabrück Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Mülheim Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
5h 57m
Fly Bremen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BRE - CGN
4h 49m
€72–306
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
4h 21m
€110–382

Bremen to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 321.3 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Bremen, Germany and Köln Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–260 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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