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How to get fromSchmalkalden to Bremenby bus, train, night train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Schmalkalden to Bremen by bus, train, night train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße to Gotha, Hauptbahnhofbus bus 851
    2. Take the train from Gotha to Göttingentrain train Re1
    3. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 20 / ...
    4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain train 16 / ...
    5h 31m

  2. Drive 363.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schmalkalden to Bremencar car 363.4 km
    3h 40m
    €52–75

  3. Bus, train, night train

    1. Take the bus from Eisenach, ZOB to Eschwege Stadtbahnhofbus bus 170
    2. Take the train from Eschwege Stadtbahnhof to Göttingentrain train
    3. Take the night train from Goettingen to Bremen Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    9h 19m

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  • Distance: 386.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Schmalkalden, Germany and Bremen, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Schmalkalden to Bremen. However, you can take the bus to Gotha, Hauptbahnhof, walk to Gotha, take the train to Göttingen, take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, then take the train to Bremen Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schmalkalden, Busbahnhof to Bremen Hbf via Barchfeld, Eisenach, ZOB, Eschwege Stadtbahnhof, Eschwege Stadtbahnhof, Göttingen, and Goettingen in around 9h 19m.

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