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

The average train ticket price from Bremen to Cologne is $73. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Bremen to Cologne 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 trip from Bremen to Cologne?

A train trip between Bremen and Cologne is around 3h 15m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 56m. This is the time it takes to travel the 271 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Bremen and Cologne?

The number of trains from Bremen to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 30. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Bremen to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Bremen to Cologne?

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

Train Bremen to Cologne from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Bremen to Cologne on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:49pm	Bremen central station (train)	3h 4m	6:53pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	6:44pm	Bremen Hbf	3h 2m	9:46pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	6:14pm	Bremen Hbf	4h 11m	10:25pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:44pm	Bremen Hbf	3h 2m	9:46pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	6:44pm	Bremen Hbf	3h 15m	9:59pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Bremen to Cologne on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:49pm	Bremen central station (train)	3h 4m	6:53pm	Hbf	Cheapest
7:44am	Bremen Hbf	3h 1m	10:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
9:49am	Bremen central station (train)	3h 4m	12:53pm	Hbf	No tags
6:14am	Bremen Hbf	4h 38m	10:52am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
6:44am	Bremen Hbf	3h 6m	9:50am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Bremen to Cologne on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:49pm	Bremen central station (train)	3h 4m	6:53pm	Hbf	Cheapest
7:44am	Bremen Hbf	3h 1m	10:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
9:49am	Bremen central station (train)	3h 4m	12:53pm	Hbf	No tags
6:14am	Bremen Hbf	4h 38m	10:52am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
6:44am	Bremen Hbf	3h 6m	9:50am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Bremen to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:44am	Bremen Hbf	3h 6m	9:50am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Cheapest
	7:44am	Bremen Hbf	3h 1m	10:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	11:49am	Bremen central station (train)	3h 3m	2:52pm	Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	6:14am	Bremen Hbf	4h 36m	10:50am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:44am	Bremen Hbf	3h 6m	9:50am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Bremen to Cologne on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:49pm	Bremen central station (train)	3h 7m	6:56pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:52pm	Bremen Hbf	2h 57m	3:49pm	Hbf	Fastest
	6:14am	Bremen Hbf	4h 11m	10:25am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:44am	Bremen Hbf	3h 6m	9:50am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	7:44am	Bremen Hbf	3h 15m	10:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Bremen to Cologne on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:44pm	Bremen Hbf	3h 25m	11:09pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:52pm	Bremen Hbf	2h 57m	3:49pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:40am	ZOB Breitenweg / Hbf	6h 33m	6:13pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:14am	Bremen Hbf	4h 11m	10:25am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:44am	Bremen Hbf	3h	9:44am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Bremen to Cologne on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Regional-Express + Regionalbahn + InterCity	6:14pm	Bremen Hbf	4h 34m	10:48pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:52pm	Bremen Hbf	2h 57m	3:49pm	Hbf	Fastest
	3:49pm	Bremen central station (train)	3h 33m	7:22pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:14am	Bremen Hbf	4h 11m	10:25am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:44am	Bremen Hbf	3h 6m	9:50am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:16 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bremen to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

271 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $125	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $173	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $56	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bremen to Cologne by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Bremen to Cologne cost?
The average train ticket price from Bremen to Cologne is $73. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Bremen to Cologne 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 trip from Bremen to Cologne?
A train trip between Bremen and Cologne is around 3h 15m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 56m. This is the time it takes to travel the 271 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Bremen and Cologne?
The number of trains from Bremen to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 30. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Bremen to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Bremen to Cologne?
When taking the train from Bremen to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-18

$35

11-19

$23

Today

$69

11-21

$64

11-22

$33

11-23

$69

11-24

$27

11-25

$31

The cheapest trip from Bremen to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $23

To 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 $23 to $249 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 $27 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.