Amsterdam to Bremen by train
Bremen lies 275 km (171 mi) east of Amsterdam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 26 min at the speeds typical of The Netherlands and Germany rail, over roughly 336 km (209 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Amsterdam | Bremen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 741,636 | 546,501 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Bremen-Sebaldsbrück, Lehesterdeich station, Bremen-Farge Ost station |
| Postal codes | 1011–1109 | 28195–28779 |
What changes when you arrive in Bremen
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 trains from Amsterdam to 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.
Book a hotel in Bremen
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Common questions
How far is Bremen from Amsterdam?
275 km (171 mi) in a straight line, east of Amsterdam; by road roughly 336 km (209 mi).
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Bremen by train?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Amsterdam and Bremen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bremen?
The Euro (EUR).
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
- 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.