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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$23
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$67
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 23 m
Trains on Sep 20
25
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 25 trains from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, including 10 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.
IC 2040 · 897086:42 AM2h29Bielefeld Hbf9:11 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$231One-way1 transfer- ICE 1540 · S194:02 AM2h53Bielefeld Hbf6:55 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$271One-way1 transfer
- ICE 654 · S199:33 AM2h22Bielefeld Hbf11:55 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$441One-way1 transfer
- ICE 954 · S1910:22 AM2h33Bielefeld Hbf12:55 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$441One-way1 transfer
- ICE 652 · S1911:33 AM2h22Bielefeld Hbf1:55 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$471One-way1 transfer
- ICE 654 · S199:33 AM2h22Bielefeld Hbf11:55 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$441One-way1 transfer
- ICE 652 · S1911:33 AM2h22Bielefeld Hbf1:55 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$471One-way1 transfer
- ICE 650 · S191:33 PM2h22Bielefeld Hbf3:55 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1441One-way1 transfer
- ICE 558 · S193:33 PM2h22Bielefeld Hbf5:55 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1071One-way1 transfer
- IC 2040 · 897086:42 AM2h29Bielefeld Hbf9:11 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$231One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.51 (€-15.13). The journey takes 2h 34m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train times
The table below shows live departures for Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89722 | 1:00 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h11 | 4:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 650 · S19 | Delayed 11:43 AM 1:33 PMBielefeld Hbf | 2h22 | 3:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| 89724 | 2:00 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h10 | 5:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 950 · S19 | Delayed 12:27 PM 2:22 PMBielefeld Hbf | 2h33 | 4:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2048 · 89724 | On time 2:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 5:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| 89726 | 3:00 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h11 | 6:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 558 · S19 | Delayed 1:41 PM 3:33 PMBielefeld Hbf | 2h22 | 5:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| 89728 | 4:00 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h10 | 7:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 858 · S19 | On time 4:22 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h33 | 6:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2440 · 89728 | On time 4:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 7:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| 89730 | 5:00 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h11 | 8:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 556 · S19 | On time 5:33 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h22 | 7:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| 89732 | 6:00 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h10 | 9:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 856 · S19 | On time 6:22 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h33 | 8:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2442 · 89732 | On time 6:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 9:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 554 · S19 | On time 7:33 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h22 | 9:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2444 · 17377 · Bus RE6 | On time 8:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h44 | 11:26 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 89738 | 9:00 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h11 | 12:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 552 · 89738 | On time 9:33 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h38 | 12:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| 89708 | 6:00 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h11 | 9:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89708 · 17407 · S19 | 6:00 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h55 | 8:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2040 · 89708 | On time 6:42 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h29 | 9:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| 89710 | 7:00 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h11 | 10:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89710 · 17409 · S19 | 7:00 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h55 | 9:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 89712 | 8:00 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h13 | 11:13 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 946 · 17411 · S19 | On time 8:22 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h33 | 10:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 89714 | 9:00 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h11 | 12:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 654 · S19 | On time 9:33 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h22 | 11:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| 89716 | 10:00 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h11 | 1:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 954 · S19 | On time 10:22 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h33 | 12:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| 89974 · 26816 · S19 | 10:27 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h58 | 1:25 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 89718 | 11:00 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h11 | 2:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 652 · S19 | On time 11:33 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h22 | 1:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| 89720 | 12:00 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h11 | 3:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 952 · S19 | On time 12:22 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h33 | 2:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| 89978 · 26820 · S19 | 12:27 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h58 | 3:25 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
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Trains from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:02, the last at 07:00. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 2:02 AM |
Last train 7:00 AM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Bielefeld Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen from $13 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
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FAQs: Trains from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Most Bielefeld Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains use the Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Bielefeld Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bielefeld Hbf from Bielefeld city centre
Bielefeld Hbf train station facilities and services
Bielefeld Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Mexims, Entrada, Lokma
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld Hbf. ATMs are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Information desks are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wali, Altstadt Hotel Bielefeld, Hotel Stadt Bremen, Bielefelder Hof.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
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