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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Regional-Express + InterCity | Train | Bremen Hbf | Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Bremen Hbf | Hbf | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | Bremen central station (train) | Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | Bremen Hbf | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | ||||
| Train | Bremen Hbf | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bremen to Cologne by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Bremen to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Bremen to Cologne start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £39. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bremen to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Bremen to Cologne is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 168 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 56m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Bremen to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 28 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bremen to Cologne?
The earliest train from Bremen to Cologne departs at 06:13. And the latest train departs at 23:52.
Which is the best train operator from Bremen to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bremen to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bremen to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bremen to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bremen to Cologne was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £5To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bremen to Cologne as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £5 to £147 for a train ticket from Bremen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-12-04.
