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Het Spoorwegmuseum
Leading railway museum with historic trains, interactive displays and family-friendly exhibits in a former station.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£37
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
4 h 44 m
Trains on 17 Sept
4
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bremen to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bremen to Utrecht will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 4 trains from Bremen to Utrecht, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £264.
Distance: 272 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£42 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £264 Average Price | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Utrecht:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Utrecht costing on average £42.
A coach is £234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Utrecht costing on average £264.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
Coach takes on average 5h 25m.
The journey is about 11m faster (3h 44m by train vs 3h 55m by car) and roughly £11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£42 vs £53). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bremen to Utrecht trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:44 Bremen | 4h39 | 11:23 Utrecht | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:53 Bremen | 4h46 | 11:39 Utrecht | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:53 Bremen | 4h46 | 12:39 Utrecht | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:53 Bremen | 4h46 | 13:39 Utrecht | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bremen to Utrecht run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:51 |
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Utrecht Centraal -> Domplein, Utrecht
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bremen to Utrecht by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Utrecht, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bremen to Utrecht trains use the Bremen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn. Use this guide to compare Bremen and Utrecht train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bremen Hbf is 1 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Du & ich, Mexcal, Savarin, Aldo
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen Hbf. ATMs are available at Bremen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bremen Hbf. Information desks are available at Bremen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bremen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bremen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bremen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include City-Hotel, Buthmann, Hotel Bremer Haus, Courtyard by Marriott.
Bremen Neustadt is 1 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen Neustadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burgerme, Pachamama, Novazena, Cafe & Bar Celona
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen Neustadt. ATMs are available at Bremen Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Bremen Neustadt. Information desks are available at Bremen Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Bremen Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bremen Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bremen Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen Neustadt.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Stadt Bremen, Ibis Styles Bremen Altstadt, Westfalia, Hotel ÜberFluss.
Bremen-Walle is 3 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen-Walle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Almaz, Muru's Curry, Aris da Franco, Palast Grill 7
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen-Walle. ATMs are available at Bremen-Walle.
Ticket office support is available at Bremen-Walle. Information desks are available at Bremen-Walle.
Luggage storage is available at Bremen-Walle. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bremen-Walle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bremen-Walle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen-Walle.
Utrecht Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn is 3 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Parking.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
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