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How to get from Otterndorf to Varel by bus and train?

From Otterndorf to Varel by bus and train

To get from Otterndorf to Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 528 bus from Otterndorf(Niederelbe) Zob station to Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraße station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 440 bus and finally take the RE18 train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf station to Varel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Bus - 528528
Bus - 440440
Train - RE18RE18
Walk to Varel
Leaves from Otterndorf(Niederelbe) Zob

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Otterndorf
  • 2
    Bus - 528528
    Wait for bus
    528
    Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraße
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraße
    78 min
  • 4
    Bus - 440440
    Wait for bus
    440
    Oldenburg(Oldb) Lappan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf Süd
    96 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
    140 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Wilhelmshaven Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Varel
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Varel
    Walk to
    Varel
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Otterndorf to Varel

The distance between Otterndorf, Bremen & Lower Saxony and Varel, Bremen & Lower Saxony is approximately 150.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Otterndorf to Varel by bus and 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 Otterndorf

Otterndorf is located at Otterndorf, Bremen & Lower Saxony and the nearest public transit station is Otterndorf(Niederelbe) Rosenstraße.

Bus stations close to Otterndorf:

  • Otterndorf(Niederelbe) Rosenstraße
  • Otterndorf(Niederelbe) Zob
  • Otterndorf(Niederelbe) Edeka

Public transit stations close to Varel, Bremen & Lower Saxony

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

Train stations close to Varel:

  • Varel

Bus stations close to Varel:

  • Varel Bahnhof
  • Varel Krankenhaus
  • Varel Schlossplatz

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line 528, Bus line 440, Bus line RE18.

  • Is there a direct bus between Otterndorf and Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Otterndorf to Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    The 528 bus line goes from Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraße station near Otterndorf to Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraße station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraße station near Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony

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

    The total travel time between Otterndorf and Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony by bus and train is about 3 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 528 bus from the Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraße stop near Otterndorf in Bremen & Lower Saxony.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraße station, which is closest to Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony.

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