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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bremen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bremen is to train and fly which takes 2h 38m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bremen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Bremen Fernbusterminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bremen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bremen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bremen Hbf via Hengelo and Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bremen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bremen is 339 km. The road distance is 361.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bremen without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 4h 42m and costs €50 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Rotterdam to Bremen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bremen bus from?

Rotterdam to Bremen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bremen train from?

Rotterdam to Bremen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bremen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bremen is to train via Osnabrück which takes 4h 42m and costs €50 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bremen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Bremen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bremen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Bremen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bremen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bremen is 361 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Rotterdam to Bremen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bremen?

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Train, fly to Bremen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
2h 38m
€119–345
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N1386 / ...
6h 30m
€35–60
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 42m
€53–323
Drive 361.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bremencar 361.4 km
4h 21m
€64–93
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
4h 19m
€191–465
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Bremen Hbftrain GoVolta
5h 45m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Bremenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 36m

Rotterdam to Bremen by train

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Distance: 339.2 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bremen, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bremen Hbf via Hengelo and Osnabrück Hbf in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bremen Fernbusterminal twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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