What is the cheapest way to get from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The cheapest way to get from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia is to rideshare which costs €12 - €23 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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

Is there a direct bus between Bremen and North Rhine-Westphalia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from Bremen Fernbusterminal and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Bremen and North Rhine-Westphalia?

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 North Rhine-Westphalia?

The distance between Bremen and North Rhine-Westphalia is 321 km. The road distance is 311.3 km.

How do I travel from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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

Where do I catch the Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia bus from?

Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where do I catch the Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia train from?

Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bremen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The best way to get from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €55 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia bus arrive?

Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia is 311 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia.

How do I get a train ticket from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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Where can I stay near North Rhine-Westphalia?

There are 1862+ hotels available in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Can I share a ride from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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

Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia 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 23m
€12–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Leverkusenbus N1360a
6h 11m
€28–50
Drive 311.3 km
1. Drive from Bremen to Colognecar 311.3 km
2h 40m
€44–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3h 57m
€107–356
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

Bremen to North Rhine-Westphalia by train

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Distance: 321.3 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Bremen, Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia, 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 €28–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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