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Compare train and bus for Basel to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, while a train costs an average of $138.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 32m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Basel to Bielefeld:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bielefeld costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 32m.
Tickets start at around $138 compared to roughly $184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45. The journey takes 6h 27m versus 5h 28m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Bielefeld
How to get from Basel to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Bielefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain1:05 AM13h35Basel, Bahnhof2:40 PMBielefeld Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain1:05 AM13h35Basel, Bahnhof2:40 PMBielefeld Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1203+
ICE 124 · IC 204511:00 AM6h18EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg5:18 PMBielefeld Hbf$9211One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain6:40 PM15h58Basel, Bahnhof10:38 AMBielefeld Hbf$521One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+FlixTrain4:50 AM13h49Basel, Bahnhof6:39 PMBielefeld Hbf$1011One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain10:50 PM15h50Basel, Bahnhof2:40 PMBielefeld Hbf$1091One-way2 transfers
- LH1203+ICE 720 · ICE 94311:00 AM6h36EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg5:36 PMBielefeld Hbf$9081One-way2 transfers
- LH1203+ICE 628 · ICE 64311:00 AM7h32EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg6:32 PMBielefeld Hbf$9081One-way2 transfers
- LH1209+ICE 728 · ICE 8496:00 AM7h36EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg1:36 PMBielefeld Hbf$9081One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bielefeld:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bielefeld costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 32m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bielefeld by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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