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

The average train ticket price from Cologne to Bremen is R 907. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Cologne to Bremen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Cologne to Bremen?

A train trip between Cologne and Bremen is around 3h 14m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 271 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Cologne and Bremen?

The number of trains from Cologne to Bremen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Cologne to Bremen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Cologne to Bremen?

When taking the train from Cologne to Bremen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.

Train Cologne to Bremen from R 95 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Bremen on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:09	Hbf	3h 6m	09:15	Bremen Hbf	Cheapest
	08:11	Hbf	3h 4m	11:15	Bremen Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	6h 41m	22:55	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + InterCity	06:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 46m	11:39	Bremen Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	07:57	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 18m	11:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Bremen on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:09	Hbf	3h 6m	09:15	Bremen Hbf	Cheapest
	08:11	Hbf	3h 4m	11:15	Bremen Hbf	Fastest
	06:59	Hbf	3h 9m	10:08	Bremen central station (train)	No tags
Regional-Express + InterCity	06:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 46m	11:39	Bremen Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:57	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 18m	10:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Bremen on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 4m	23:15	Bremen Hbf	Cheapest
	07:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 1m	10:15	Bremen Hbf	Fastest
	06:59	Hbf	3h 9m	10:08	Bremen central station (train)	No tags
	06:05	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 10m	09:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + InterCity + Regional-Express	07:01	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 38m	11:39	Bremen Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Bremen on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:59	Hbf	3h 9m	18:08	Bremen central station (train)	Cheapest
	20:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 4m	23:15	Bremen Hbf	Fastest
	07:03	Hbf	3h 5m	10:08	Bremen central station (train)	No tags
	06:05	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 10m	09:15	Bremen Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Regional-Express	07:10	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 34m	11:44	Bremen Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:25 PM 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 R 288, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

3hAverage duration

271 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 297 - R 774	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 162 - R 2 887	Average duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 288 - R 707	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

3.5/511 240 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Bremen

How much does a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Bremen cost?
The average train ticket price from Cologne to Bremen is R 907. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Cologne to Bremen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Cologne to Bremen?
A train trip between Cologne and Bremen is around 3h 14m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 271 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Cologne and Bremen?
The number of trains from Cologne to Bremen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Cologne to Bremen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Cologne to Bremen?
When taking the train from Cologne to Bremen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/11

R 451

08/11

R 400

Today

R 421

10/11

R 382

11/11

No data

12/11

R 381

13/11

R 358

14/11

R 757

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bremen was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 358

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 R 358 to R 3 092 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 R 358, which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually Deutsche Bahn 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.

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