What is the distance between Cologne and Bremen?

Cologne and Bremen are 168 miles (271 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Bremen?

If you're headed to Bremen from Cologne, chances are that your bus will depart from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bremen?

Once in Bremen, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Alexander von Humboldt – Das Schiff, Schlachte Embankment, Airbus Defence & Space, Überseestadt and The Viertel ('quarter').

Bus Cologne to Bremen from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Bremen on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:16pm	Hbf	6h 39m	10:55pm	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cologne to Bremen on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 35m	3:50am	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	Cheapest
4:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 25m	2:30pm	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	Fastest
6:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 45m	7:15pm	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	No tags
9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 35m	8:00pm	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	No tags
6:05am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	13h 10m	7:15pm	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Bremen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bremen. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

168 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $44	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $163	Average Duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $40	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Bremen?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Bremen

A - ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf

B - Am Markt 20

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Bremen by bus

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bremen was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $28 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bremen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-18.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Bremen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 45m	Avg Price$27	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 14m	Avg Price$52	Daily Departures25
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h	Avg Price$27	Daily Departures10