Bremen to Hamburg distance
The distance from Bremen (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 128 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 26 min. The straight-line distance is 94 km (59 miles); Hamburg lies to the NE of Bremen.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Bremen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 94 km | 37 min |
| Car (road) | 128 km | 1 h 26 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bremen to Hamburg would cost roughly 264–352 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 128 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Bremen
Bremen is located in Bremen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 4′ 45.47″ N, 8° 48′ 6.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.08 |
| Longitude | 8.8 |
| Region | Bremen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 586,271 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bremen and Hamburg is at 53.32° N, 9.39° E.
The nearest town is Heeslingen, Rotenburg (Wümme), Niedersachsen — about 47 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bremen from Hamburg?
By car it is 128 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 26 min. The straight-line distance between Bremen and Hamburg is 94 kilometres (59 miles or 51 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 128 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 26 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Bremen?
Hamburg lies to the NE (56°) as seen from Bremen.
How long is a flight from Bremen to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 37 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bremen to Hamburg cost?
Over 128 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bremen to Hamburg would cost roughly 264–352 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Bremen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bremen → Oldenburg | 49 km |
| Bremen → Bremerhaven | 62 km |
| Bremen → Osnabrück | 120 km |
| Bremen → Hanover | 128 km |
| Bremen → Lüneburg | ≈ 142 km |
| Bremen → Hildesheim | 156 km |
| Bremen → Braunschweig | 176 km |
| Bremen → Groningen | 179 km |
Distances from Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |
| Hamburg → Bremerhaven | 179 km |