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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€32
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€32
Fastest journey on Aug 29
2 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
2 h 44 m
Trains on Aug 29
2
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 2 trains from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 51 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.
6:19 AM2h36Bielefeld8:55 AMCologne Bonn Airport€321One-way0 transfers- 7:22 AM2h51Bielefeld10:13 AMCologne Bonn Airport€331One-way0 transfers
- 6:19 AM2h36Bielefeld8:55 AMCologne Bonn Airport€321One-way0 transfers
- 7:22 AM2h51Bielefeld10:13 AMCologne Bonn Airport€331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€37 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-7.95. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 20m 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 to Cologne Bonn Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:19 AM Bielefeld | 2h36 | 8:55 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:22 AM Bielefeld | 2h51 | 10:13 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport
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Trains from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 08:22. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 6:22 AM |
Last train 8:22 AM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Bielefeld and Cologne Bonn Airport from €11. 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.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport
Most Bielefeld to Cologne Bonn Airport trains use the Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Bielefeld and Cologne Bonn Airport 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 Brackwede from Bielefeld city centre
Brackwede is 4 km from Bielefeld city centre. Public transport options include:
Brackwede train station facilities and services
Brackwede has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Brackwede.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brackwede. Information desks are available at Brackwede.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brackwede. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brackwede: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brackwede: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brackwede.
Getting to Bielefeld-Senne from Bielefeld city centre
Bielefeld-Senne is 7 km from Bielefeld city centre. Public transport options include:
Bielefeld-Senne train station facilities and services
Bielefeld-Senne 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: Wölke, Tebie Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld-Senne. ATMs are available at Bielefeld-Senne.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld-Senne. Information desks are available at Bielefeld-Senne.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld-Senne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bielefeld-Senne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bielefeld-Senne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld-Senne.
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