Bremen to Cologne distance
The distance from Bremen (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 314 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 9 min. The straight-line distance is 269 km (167 miles); Cologne lies to the SSW of Bremen.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Bremen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 269 km | 50 min |
| Car (road) | 314 km | 3 h 9 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 Cologne would cost roughly 636–854 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 314 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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bremen and Cologne is at 52.01° N, 7.86° E.
The nearest town is Ostbevern, Kreis Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 135 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bremen from Cologne?
By car it is 314 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 9 min. The straight-line distance between Bremen and Cologne is 269 kilometres (167 miles or 145 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Cologne?
The driving distance is 314 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 9 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Bremen?
Cologne lies to the SSW (209°) as seen from Bremen.
How long is a flight from Bremen to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 50 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bremen to Cologne cost?
Over 314 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bremen to Cologne would cost roughly 636–854 € 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 → Hamburg | 128 km |
| Bremen → Hanover | 128 km |
| Bremen → Lüneburg | ≈ 142 km |
| Bremen → Hildesheim | 156 km |
| Bremen → Braunschweig | 176 km |
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |