Should you visit Bremen or Baden-Baden?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bremen and Baden-Baden can help you decide which place is right for you.
Bremen
Located in northern Germany, Bremen stretches along the River Weser. It has a population of over half a million and was once a member of the medieval Hanseatic League. It is a long and narrow city that runs along both sides of the river. It's about ten kilometers long, but is rarely more than two kilometers wide. With sites such as the Cathedral of St. Peter and Rathaus (the town hall), Bremen has a very historical atmosphere. The city itself dates back 1200 years. The sights are concentrated around the city's old town, Altmarkt and the main square is home to the Roland statue among other old and famous architectural gems. While visiting Bremen, try some of the city's famous candy, Kluten, and wash it down with some Beck's beer, which is also local to Bremen.
Baden-Baden
Baden Baden is the perfect spa town in Germany that lets you dip your toes in the culture, relax, and mingle with the locals all while soaking your weary travel bones in the nourishing mineral waters or sweating out the toxins from one too many German beers.
For a detailed guide on Baden Baden, including the bathhouses and spa etiquette, what else to do in and near Baden Baden and more, you can check out my complete guide to Baden Baden for the perfect spa weekend getaway.
Where is Baden Baden?
Baden Baden is located about 2 hours directly South of Frankfurt, making it the perfect day trip. Alternately, Baden Baden is still an easy day trip from Bavaria or other nearby regions of Germany or you can even create a whole weekend in the Black Forest, complete with Cuckoo Clock shopping and more. It's also not far from Stuttgart.
Which city is cheaper, Baden-Baden or Bremen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bremen is €117, while the average daily cost in Baden-Baden is €123. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Bremen and Baden-Baden in more detail.
Accommodation
Bremen's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €122. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €61.
A hotel room in Baden-Baden is about €140 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Bremen cost around €29 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €12.
The average traveler spends about €33 per day in Baden-Baden for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Bremen €29
Baden-Baden €33
Typical Food prices in Bremen
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bremen are as follows:
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Croissant & Cappacino
€3.90
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Fish and Chips
€3.20
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Pizza and Cola
€7.00
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Chinese Food Lunch
€8.00
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Vietnamese Soup
€5.00
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Sandwich and Coffee
€8.00
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Pastry and Coffee
€4.00
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €36 per day to get around in Bremen.
The average price of local transportation around Baden-Baden is €27 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bremen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bremen:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Bremen to Bremen Airport (BRE):
$32
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Private Airport Transfer: Bremen Airport (BRE) to Bremen:
$40
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Bremen Airport to Bremen City - One Way:
$42
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Private Arrival Transfer Bremen:
$75
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Premium Private Transfer From Bremen City to Hanover City:
$142
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Private Transfer from Bremen Airport to Bremen City Hotels:
$153
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Private Transfer from Bremen City Hotels to Bremen Airport:
$153
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Private Transfer from Bremen to Hamburg:
$391
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Baden-Baden
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Baden-Baden:
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Baden-Baden to Karlsruhe Airport (FKB) - Departure Private Van Transfer:
$34
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Baden-Baden to Karlsruhe Airport (FKB) - Departure Private Car Transfer:
$60
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Private transfert from Baden-Baden airport to Colmar or the opposite way:
$336
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Private transfert to Baden-Baden from Basel - Mulhouse or the opposite way:
$386
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Private transfert to Baden-Baden from Zurich or the opposite way:
$560
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Private transfer from Baden-Baden to Füssen or the opposite way:
$933
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €27 per person, per day in Bremen. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Baden-Baden's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €27 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Bremen
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bremen are as follows:
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Tour of Bremen’s Underworld:
$18
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Marketplace and Dom Tour:
$25
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Bremen Schnoor Area Tour:
$27
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Bottcherstrasse Tour:
$27
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Bremen Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$38
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Bremen Private Walking Tour:
$179
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Bremen - Guided walking tour of city center:
$304
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Bremen - walking tour with Nightwatchman:
$304
Tours and Activities in Baden-Baden
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Baden-Baden are as follows:
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Baden-Baden Private Walking Tour:
$199
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Private Black Forest Tour: Baden-Baden to Freiburg:
$248
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Baden - Baden Walking Tour:
$439
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The best of Baden-Baden walking tour:
$496
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Romantic tour in Baden-Baden:
$496
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The best of Passau walking tour:
$496
Alcohol
The average person spends about €27 on alcoholic beverages in Bremen per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about €9.60 on alcoholic beverages in Baden-Baden per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
When comparing the travel costs between Bremen and Baden-Baden, we can see that Baden-Baden is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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