What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bremen?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bremen is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Bremen?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bremen is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bremen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Bremen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Bremen Fernbusterminal via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bremen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Bremen Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bremen?

The distance between Zurich and Bremen is 638 km. The road distance is 759.7 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Bremen without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bremen without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 8h 30m and costs €80 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Bremen?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Zurich to Bremen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bremen bus from?

Zurich to Bremen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bremen train from?

Zurich to Bremen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Bremen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bremen is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €110 - €340. Alternatively, you can train via Kassel, which costs €80 - €270 and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Zurich to Bremen bus arrive?

Zurich to Bremen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Bremen train arrive?

Zurich to Bremen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bremen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bremen is 760 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Zurich to Bremen.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Bremen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Bremen?

Book your Zurich to Bremen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bremen?

There are 883+ hotels available in Bremen.

Zurich to Bremen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Bremen by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zurich Airport to Bremen Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)ZRH - BRE
4h 10m
€117–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hanover central bus stationN24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminal060 / ...
13h 15m
€43–100
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbf26 / ...
8h 30m
€82–267
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Bremen HbfNj
9h 43m
€65–280
Fly Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)ZRH - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
5h 21m
€80–257
Fly Zurich Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbf
5h 35m
€125–333
Train to Basel, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BSL - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
6h 25m
€60–306
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Verden(Aller)20N
11h 44m
€175–273
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Bremen
6h 46m
€170–219
Drive 759.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bremen759.7 km
8h 20m
€131–188

Zurich to Bremen by train

97Weekly Trains

8h 30mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.2 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bremen, Germany?

Swiss, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Bremen Hbf via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 30m.

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