How to travel from Bielefeld to Aachen

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €25.

Distance: 136 miles (220 km)

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€32

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€22

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3h 49m

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3h 19m

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7h 39m

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7h 9m

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from Bielefeld to Aachen

How to get from Bielefeld to Aachen by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Aachen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 646 · 17409 · 10908
07:23AM3h17
Bielefeld Hbf
10:40AMAachen Hbf
$631One-way
2 transfers

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Deutsche BahnICE 646 · 17409 · 10908
07:23AM3h17
Bielefeld Hbf
10:40AMAachen Hbf
$631One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 646 · 17409 · 10908
07:23AM3h17
Bielefeld Hbf
10:40AMAachen Hbf
$631One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2040 · ICE 103 · 26808
06:42AM3h25
Bielefeld Hbf
10:07AMAachen Hbf
$631One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2042 · ICE 105 · 26812
08:41AM3h26
Bielefeld Hbf
12:07PMAachen Hbf
$881One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bielefeld to Aachen

Travel to Aachen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bielefeld to Aachen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bielefeld and Aachen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Aachen is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Aachen:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Aachen costing on average $32 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Aachen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Bielefeld to Aachen is approximately 136 miles (220 km).
The average frequency per day from Bielefeld to Aachen is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bielefeld to Aachen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bielefeld to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Aachen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bielefeld to Aachen with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bielefeld to Aachen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Berlin, Maastricht. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aachen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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