How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Bremen?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Bremen 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 Cologne to Bremen?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Bremen is 3h 14m, covering a distance of 168 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 58m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Bremen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 29 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Bremen?

The earliest train from Cologne to Bremen departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 23:12.

Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Bremen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Bremen?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Bremen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Bremen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Cologne to Bremen from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Cologne to Bremen on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Regional-Express	Train	13:46	Hbf	3h 59m	17:45	Bremen Hbf	Cheapest
	Train	12:11	Hbf	3h 4m	15:15	Bremen Hbf	Fastest
	Train	12:05	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 10m	15:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags
	Train	12:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 10m	16:44	Bremen Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	13:01	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 14m	16:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Bremen on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:09	Hbf	3h 6m	09:15	Bremen Hbf	Cheapest
	Train	08:11	Hbf	3h 4m	11:15	Bremen Hbf	Fastest
	Train	06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 10m	10:44	Bremen Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:57	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 18m	10:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags
	Train	06:09	Hbf	3h 6m	09:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Bremen on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:51	Hbf	3h 17m	10:08	Bremen central station (train)	Cheapest
	Train	08:11	Hbf	3h 4m	11:15	Bremen Hbf	Fastest
Regional-Express + InterCity	Train	06:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 46m	11:39	Bremen Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:57	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 18m	10:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags
	Train	06:09	Hbf	3h 6m	09:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Bremen on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:51	Hbf	3h 17m	10:08	Bremen central station (train)	Cheapest
	Train	08:11	Hbf	3h 4m	11:15	Bremen Hbf	Fastest
	Train	14:52	Hbf	3h 16m	18:08	Bremen central station (train)	No tags
Regional-Express + InterCity	Train	06:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 46m	11:39	Bremen Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:57	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 18m	10:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Bremen on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:51	Hbf	3h 17m	10:08	Bremen central station (train)	Cheapest
	Train	08:11	Hbf	3h 4m	11:15	Bremen Hbf	Fastest
	Train	14:52	Hbf	3h 16m	18:08	Bremen central station (train)	No tags
Regional-Express + InterCity	Train	06:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 46m	11:39	Bremen Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:57	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 18m	10:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Bremen on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:28	Hbf	3h 42m	12:10	Bremen central station (train)	Cheapest
	Train	08:11	Hbf	3h 4m	11:15	Bremen Hbf	Fastest
	Train	18:51	Hbf	3h 17m	22:08	Bremen central station (train)	No tags
Regional-Express + InterCity	Train	06:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 46m	11:39	Bremen Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	07:57	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 18m	11:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Bremen on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:51	Hbf	3h 17m	10:08	Bremen central station (train)	Cheapest
	Train	08:11	Hbf	3h 4m	11:15	Bremen Hbf	Fastest
Regional-Express + InterCity	Train	06:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 46m	11:39	Bremen Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:57	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 18m	10:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags
	Train	06:09	Hbf	3h 6m	09:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 04:04 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Bremen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bremen. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

3hAverage duration

168 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £35	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £130	Average duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £31	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,486 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Bremen 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 Cologne to Bremen?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Bremen 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 Cologne to Bremen?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Bremen is 3h 14m, covering a distance of 168 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 58m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Bremen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 29 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Bremen?
The earliest train from Cologne to Bremen departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 23:12.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Bremen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Bremen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Bremen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Bremen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, 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.

Best price found

29/11

£56

30/11

£46

Today

£20

02/12

£19

03/12

No data

04/12

£17

05/12

£24

06/12

£17

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bremen was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Bremen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £147 for a train ticket from Cologne to Bremen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.