- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bielefeld Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
It's difficult to get from Bielefeld Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf without transferring at least once.
ICE 843 · ICE 575
79342 · 26707 · ICE 595
ICE 543 · ECE 5
79344 · 26709 · ICE 371
89732 · ICE 823
ICE 545 · ICE 1073
ICE 642 · ICE 629
ICE 548 · ICE 727
ICE 644 · ICE 625
ICE 546 · ICE 821Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $579.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $610 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $574 (€470) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $610 (€499).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€68) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.57 (€-29.11). The journey takes 3h 58m versus 2h 41m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Bielefeld Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
89708 · ICE 529 | On time 6:00 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h51 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2040 · 26808 · ICE 121 | On time 6:42 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h45 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
89710 · ICE 621 | On time 7:00 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h51 | 10:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 843 · ICE 575 | On time 7:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h36 | 11:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79342 · 26707 · ICE 595 | On time 7:49 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h55 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 946 · ICE 623 | On time 8:22 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h29 | 11:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 543 · ECE 5 | 8:36 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h38 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2042 · 26812 · ICE 225 · S8 | 8:42 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 4h01 | 12:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
79344 · 26709 · ICE 371 | On time 8:49 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h55 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 644 · ICE 625 | On time 9:25 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h26 | 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 845 · ICE 577 | 9:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h36 | 1:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79346 · 26711 · ICE 597 | On time 9:49 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h55 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1548 · ICE 1517 | On time 9:55 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h54 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 944 · ICE 627 | On time 10:22 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h29 | 1:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 545 · ICE 1073 | On time 10:34 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h23 | 1:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2044 · 26816 · ICE 123 | On time 10:42 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h45 | 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 642 · ICE 629 | On time 11:26 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h25 | 2:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 847 · ICE 579 | 11:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h36 | 3:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79350 · 26715 · ICE 599 | On time 11:49 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h55 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 942 · ICE 721 | On time 12:22 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h29 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79356 · 26721 · ICE 681 · 4533 | 2:49 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 4h44 | 7:33 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 548 · ICE 727 | On time 3:26 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h25 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79358 · 26723 · ICE 693 | On time 3:49 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h55 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 848 · ICE 729 | On time 4:22 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h29 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 641 · ECE 9 | On time 4:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h38 | 8:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2440 · 26828 · ICE 129 | 4:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h45 | 8:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2045 · ICE 775 | On time 5:20 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h54 | 9:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 546 · ICE 821 | On time 5:25 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h26 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79362 · 26727 · ICE 695 | On time 5:49 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h54 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
89732 · ICE 823 | On time 6:00 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h52 | 9:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 846 · ICE 221 | 6:22 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 4h05 | 10:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 643 · ICE 77 · S3 | 6:34 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 4h02 | 10:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 643 · ICE 77 | 6:34 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 4h04 | 10:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2442 · 26832 · ICE 221 | On time 6:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h45 | 10:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bielefeld Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:02, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 2:02 AM |
Last train 11:07 PM |
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Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
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Historic square at the heart of the old town, lined with reconstructed timber houses and major civic landmarks.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römer and the cathedral, popular for its picturesque lanes and heritage-inspired architecture.
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Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station and city center, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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