Driving from Hamburg to Bremerhaven
Bremerhaven lies 94 km (58 mi) west of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 26 min without stops, over roughly 114 km (71 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Hamburg | Bremerhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 118,610 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 27568–27580 |
Where to book car hire from Hamburg to Bremerhaven
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Staying in Bremerhaven
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Common questions
How far is Bremerhaven from Hamburg?
94 km (58 mi) in a straight line, west of Hamburg; by road roughly 114 km (71 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Bremerhaven by car?
About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Bremerhaven?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.