Day trip from Amsterdam to Bremerhaven
Bremerhaven lies 279 km (174 mi) north-east of Amsterdam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 279 km (174 mi) apart, Bremerhaven is a realistic day trip from Amsterdam: about 4 h 33 min each way by road.
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| Amsterdam | Bremerhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 741,636 | 118,610 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 1011–1109 | 27568–27580 |
What changes when you arrive in Bremerhaven
Crossing from The Netherlands into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bremerhaven
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Staying in Bremerhaven
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Common questions
How far is Bremerhaven from Amsterdam?
279 km (174 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Amsterdam; by road roughly 341 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Bremerhaven by road?
About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Amsterdam and Bremerhaven?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bremerhaven?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.