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Train Bremen → Köln

Schedule & travel time

2h 15m 150 km 20 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

2h 15m

Fastest time

2h 42m

Avg. duration

150

Kilometers

20

Trains per day

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By train from Bremen to Köln

An important rail connection: The train connection from Bremen to Köln is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 2h 15m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 150 kilometers and is served by about 20 trains every day. This frequency lets you plan your journey flexibly.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Bremen to Köln saves you about 17 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Bremen to Köln?

The fastest connection from Bremen to Köln takes 2h 15m. The average travel time is 2h 42m.

How many trains run daily from Bremen to Köln?

About 20 trains run daily on the Bremen - Köln route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Bremen to Köln?

The direct connection covers 150 km.

More interesting connections

Bremen → Oldenburg
0h 26m40 km
Bremen → Bremerhaven
0h 34m52 km
Berlin → Köln
3h 59m476 km
Frankfurt → Köln
1h 05m152 km
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Return journey

Köln Bremen

More connections

Bremen → Oldenburg0h 26mBremen → Bremerhaven0h 34mBremen → Osnabrück53mBremen → Hamburg0h 55mBerlin → Köln3h 59mFrankfurt → Köln1h 05mHamburg → Köln3h 32m
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Schedule data last updated: 12/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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