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Compare bus and train for Bielefeld to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Bielefeld to Aachen:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Aachen costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.07. The journey takes 3h 15m versus 2h 57m 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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How to get from Bielefeld to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 PM6h15Bielefeld3:15 AMAachen$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:00 PM6h15Bielefeld3:15 AMAachen$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:00 PM6h15Bielefeld3:15 AMAachen$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:00 PM6h15Bielefeld2:15 AMAachen$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Aachen:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Aachen costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Aachen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Aachen by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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