The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 5 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Bielefeld on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus3:40 AM5h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:45 AMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:05 AM4h40Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:45 AMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$241One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain4:15 AM6h23Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)10:38 AMBielefeld Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain3:20 AM7h18Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)10:38 AMBielefeld Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM7h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)7:35 AMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:05 AM4h40Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:45 AMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 AM5h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:45 AMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$211One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain4:15 AM6h23Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)10:38 AMBielefeld Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM7h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)7:35 AMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$361One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain3:20 AM7h18Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)10:38 AMBielefeld Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $420.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $642 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $602 (€494) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld costing on average $642 (€526).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $47 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€6). The journey takes 4h 24m versus 3h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 08:38AM | Duration 7h18 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 08:38AM | Duration 6h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:38AM | Duration 6h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 10:38AM | Duration 7h18 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 10:38AM | Duration 6h23 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:38PM | Duration 8h08 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:38PM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:38PM | Duration 8h08 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:21AM | Duration 14h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $80 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h10 | 7:35 AM Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h18 | 10:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h05 | 8:45 AM Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h40 | 8:45 AM Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h23 | 10:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 70 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to BielefeldYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bielefeld, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sparrenburg Castle, a restored medieval fortress offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding area
- Old Market Square, a historic square featuring traditional architecture and vibrant local markets
- Kunsthalle Bielefeld, a modern art museum with a diverse collection of contemporary works
- Botanischer Garten Bielefeld, a serene botanical garden showcasing a wide variety of plant species
- Dr. Oetker Welt, an interactive museum dedicated to the history and products of the famous food company.
- Teutoburg Forest, enjoy hiking and nature trails in the scenic forest surrounding Bielefeld
- Tierpark Olderdissen, visit a wildlife park featuring native animals in a natural setting
- Bielefeld City Theatre, experience a variety of performances from opera to drama in a historic venue
- Japanese Garden, relax in a beautifully landscaped garden inspired by traditional Japanese design
- Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen, explore a family-friendly zoo with a focus on local wildlife.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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