How to get from Varel to Helmstedt by train?

From Varel to Helmstedt by train

To get from Varel to Helmstedt in Bremen & Lower Saxony, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE18 train from Varel station to Osnabrück Altstadt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE60 train and finally take the RB40 train from Braunschweig Hbf station to Helmstedt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 7 min.

367min
Walk to train station
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE60RE60
Train - RB40RB40
Walk to Helmstedt
Leaves from Varel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Varel
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Osnabrück Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Osnabrück Altstadt
    114 min
  • 4
    Train - RE60RE60
    Wait for train
    RE60
    Braunschweig Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Braunschweig Hbf
    149 min
  • 6
    Train - RB40RB40
    Wait for train
    RB40
    Helmstedt
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Helmstedt
    32 min
  • 8
    Walk to Helmstedt
    Walk to
    Helmstedt
    3.9 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Varel to Helmstedt

The distance between Varel, Bremen & Lower Saxony and Helmstedt, Bremen & Lower Saxony is approximately 374.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 367 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Varel to Helmstedt by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bremen & Lower Saxony – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Varel

Varel is located at Varel, Bremen & Lower Saxony and the nearest public transit station is Varel Bismarckstraße.

Train stations close to Varel:

  • Varel

Bus stations close to Varel:

  • Varel Bismarckstraße
  • Varel Krankenhaus
  • Varel Mühlenstraße

Public transit stations close to Helmstedt, Bremen & Lower Saxony

Helmstedt is located at Helmstedt, Bremen & Lower Saxony and the nearest public transit station is Helmstedt Brunnentreppe.

Train stations close to Helmstedt:

  • Helmstedt

Bus stations close to Helmstedt:

  • Helmstedt Brunnentreppe
  • Helmstedt Quellenhof

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Varel to Helmstedt?

    The fastest way takes 367 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE60, Bus line RB40.

  • Is there a direct train between Varel and Helmstedt in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Varel to Helmstedt in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    The RE18 train line goes from Varel station near Varel to Osnabrück Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Osnabrück Hbf station near Helmstedt in Bremen & Lower Saxony

  • How long does it take to travel from Varel to Helmstedt in Bremen & Lower Saxony by train?

    The total travel time between Varel and Helmstedt in Bremen & Lower Saxony by train is about 6 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Varel to get to Helmstedt in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    Get on the RE18 train from the Varel station near Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Varel and Helmstedt in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    Get off the train at the Osnabrück Hbf station, which is closest to Helmstedt in Bremen & Lower Saxony.