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 bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Bremen on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 35m	3:50am	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 25m	2:30pm	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 45m	7:15pm	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 35m	8:00pm	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	No tags
Bus	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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

168 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $45	Average Duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $163	Average Duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $40	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Bremen?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Bremen

A
ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf
Bürgermeister-Smidt-Straße 15, 28195 Bremen, Germany
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B
Am Markt 20
Am Markt 20, 28195 Bremen, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Bremen by bus

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You can expect to pay from $23 to $26 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 $23 which is on 2025-11-25.