Arnhem to Bremen by train
Bremen lies 231 km (143 mi) north-east of Arnhem, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 2 min at the speeds typical of The Netherlands and Germany rail, over roughly 281 km (175 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Arnhem | Bremen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 162,424 | 546,501 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Arnhem Centraal railway station, Arnhem Zuid railway station, Arnhem Presikhaaf railway station | Bremen-Sebaldsbrück, Lehesterdeich station, Bremen-Farge Ost station |
| Postal codes | 6811–6846 | 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 Arnhem 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.
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Common questions
How far is Bremen from Arnhem?
231 km (143 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Arnhem; by road roughly 281 km (175 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arnhem to Bremen by train?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arnhem 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.