Day trip from Kiel to Bremen
Bremen lies 164 km (102 mi) south-west of Kiel, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 164 km (102 mi) apart, Bremen is a realistic day trip from Kiel: about 2 h 40 min each way by road.
| Kiel | Bremen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 252,668 | 546,501 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 24103–24159 | 28195–28779 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Bremen
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Staying in Bremen
Our booking partner lists 554 places to stay in Bremen. Of the 312 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (186), and 2 are five-star. Across 139 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 230,713 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bremen from Kiel?
164 km (102 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kiel; by road roughly 200 km (124 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kiel to Bremen by road?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kiel and Bremen?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bremen?
Our booking partner lists 554 places to stay in Bremen, bookable on this site.
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 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.