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Kunsthalle Bielefeld
Bielefeld’s leading art museum, designed by Philip Johnson, presents major modern and contemporary works in a celebrated building.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€30 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-10.06. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 30m 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.
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Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (113 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Bielefeld — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bielefeld trip today.
Bielefeld’s leading art museum, designed by Philip Johnson, presents major modern and contemporary works in a celebrated building.
This museum explores local and regional history from medieval times to the modern city through objects, documents, and exhibitions.
Located at Sparrenburg, the museum explains the fortress’s military past and gives context to Bielefeld’s best-known landmark.
Bielefeld’s historic old town is ideal for walking, with restored facades, churches, shops, and easy access to major sights.
A large forested ridge south of the center, perfect for hiking, viewpoints, and combining nature with the Sparrenburg visit.
This broad pedestrian street is the city’s main shopping axis and a lively place to experience daily urban life.
Pickled herring fillets in a creamy sauce with apples, onions and gherkins. A classic Westphalian fish dish often served with potatoes.
Hearty Westphalian ham, traditionally cured and lightly smoked over beechwood. It is a regional staple prized for its deep savory flavor.
Coarse rye bread baked with whole grains. Dense, slightly sweet and long-lasting, it is one of Westphalia’s most iconic everyday foods.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for creative modern cuisine and polished service in a refined atmosphere.
Established restaurant with classic regional and German cooking, offering a cozy atmosphere suited to trying Westphalian specialties.
Traditional brewery-style venue serving hearty German dishes and beer in a lively, rustic setting popular with locals.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while local transit and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Bielefeld Hbf -> Jahnplatz, Bielefeld
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld trains use the Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Bielefeld Ost. Use this guide to compare Gelsenkirchen and Bielefeld train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gelsenkirchen Hbf is 1 km from Gelsenkirchen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gelsenkirchen 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 options include: Subway, Café Madrid, Shere Punjab, Café del Sol
Wi-Fi is available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. ATMs are available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Information desks are available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel St. Petrus.
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen is 2 km from Gelsenkirchen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen 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 options include: Grill-Pizzeria Grammatikas, Viva Sevilla, Nudelland
Wi-Fi is available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen. ATMs are available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen.
Ticket office support is available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen. Information desks are available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen.
Luggage storage is available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen.
Wanne-Eickel Hbf is 3 km from Gelsenkirchen city centre. Public transport options include:
Wanne-Eickel Hbf 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 options include: Dschingis Khan, Kolpinghaus Wanne-Eickel, Nikolaus Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf. ATMs are available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf. Information desks are available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf.
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 options include: McDonald's, Mexims, Entrada, Lokma
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld Hbf. ATMs are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Information desks are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Wali, Altstadt Hotel Bielefeld, Hotel Stadt Bremen, Bielefelder Hof.
Bielefeld Ost is 2 km from Bielefeld city centre. Public transport options include:
Bielefeld Ost 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 options include: Almani, Christos, Ravensberger Grillimbiss, Lana Thai
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld Ost. ATMs are available at Bielefeld Ost.
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld Ost. Information desks are available at Bielefeld Ost.
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bielefeld Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bielefeld Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld Ost.
Brackwede is 4 km from Bielefeld city centre. Public transport options include:
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 is available at Brackwede.
Ticket office support is available at Brackwede. Information desks are available at Brackwede.
Luggage storage is available at Brackwede. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brackwede: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brackwede: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brackwede.
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