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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. 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 $20, and a flight costs an average of $232.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $406 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Bielefeld:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Bielefeld costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $369 (€302) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Bielefeld costing on average $406 (€333).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Bielefeld
How to get from Amsterdam to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Bielefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:45 PM5h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:25 PMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:45 PM5h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:25 PMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL17879:25 AM0h55Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:20 AMHannover Airport$7521One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 141 · IC 24435:31 AM3h47Amsterdam Centraal9:18 AMBielefeld Hbf$401One-way1 transfer
ICE 243 · IC 20415:31 PM3h47Amsterdam Centraal9:18 PMBielefeld Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
IC 60403 · ICE 15419:01 PM4h55Amsterdam Centraal1:56 AMBielefeld Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:15 PM6h10Schiphol, Airport Terminal 111:25 PMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM5h30Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena12:35 AMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$341One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain8:20 AM6h20Schiphol, Airport Terminal 12:40 PMBielefeld Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
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LH40728:15 AM4h10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol12:25 PMHannover Airport$3531One-way1 transfer
LH2307+
LH40765:00 PM5h55Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:55 PMHannover Airport$3531One-way1 transfer
LH2305+
LH40763:40 PM7h15Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:55 PMHannover Airport$3531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Bielefeld:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Bielefeld costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $369 (€302) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Bielefeld costing on average $406 (€333).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Bielefeld by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bielefeld by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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