Bremen is a German medieval fairytale town. You will not find it on most ˝must-visit˝ lists, as it is the off-the-beaten-path. But you will fall in love with Bremen, and it’s magical Christmas market, it's gorgeous architecture and its tasty food. Make sure to visit the Altstadt, St Peter’s Cathedral, the Rathaus, and Schnoor Viertel.
But also, ancient cobblestones, historic buildings, gilded houses, cute shops. If your gateway airport is Hamburg, continue reading to find out all about your travel options between the two.
The German railway network is extensive, and cities are well connected. There is a railway station right at Hamburg Airport, where you can get on the S1 line to Hamburg Main Station. You will have to connect to another train to reach Bremen – Regional (RE), InterCity (IC), or InterCity Express (IE). Your total trip time will be about 90 to 120 minutes, and the departures are roughly every half an hour. You are looking at a price range from about 12€ to 110€, depending on which train you catch, the class you choose, and so on.
Tickets can be bought online, via a smartphone app, through ticket machines, or at ticket offices/desks. Your train trip will be comfortable, reliable, and relatively fast. When planning your trip, do not forget the downsides as well:
To find more information on schedules and rates check out bahn.de
Taxis are readily available at Hamburg Airport. They are parked right outside the Airport Plaza at ground level. You will easily spot them when you walk outside the building, as they all have ˝taxi˝ roof sign. All taxis in the Hamburg area are ivory in color. You’ll be happy to know that the taxi industry is officially regulated, so your chances of getting into an unlicensed taxi are minimized. The taxi driver will be turning the taximeter on, which will display the total amount of the taxi fare at the end of the journey.
Your taxi ride will be direct, comfortable, and straight to your address. The biggest disadvantage of taxi transport is its price. You are looking at paying quite a bit for this route, and you will not know the exact amount until the end of the journey. So, what other options do you have? Continue reading to find out more about peoples' favorite way of travel.
Why do passengers favor this type of travel?
You book the ride ahead of time. Check out the prices, pick your preferred vehicle type, make requests (larger vehicle, child seat, etc). Everything is prearranged, so on your travel day, you are completely worry-free. Your driver is waiting for you at the Hamburg airport. He knows exactly where you are going, you do not lose time explaining where you need to go. You avoid the language differences as well, as the driver speaks English.
You are escorted to your car, and taken directly to your final destination. It will be a pleasant journey to Bremen, with high-quality service.
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