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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bielefeld to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Amsterdam 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 1h 0m. 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 $185.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$81 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $438 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 35m 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 Bielefeld to Amsterdam:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Amsterdam costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $401 (€328) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Amsterdam costing on average $438 (€359).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Bielefeld to Amsterdam
How to get from Bielefeld to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:05 AM5h40Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:05 AM5h40Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL17926:15 PM1h00Hannover Airport7:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$7961One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 2040 · ICE 2426:42 AM3h47Bielefeld Hbf10:29 AMAmsterdam Centraal$551One-way1 transfer
IC 2042 · ICE 2408:42 AM3h47Bielefeld Hbf12:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$611One-way1 transfer
IC 2046 · ICE 14612:42 PM3h47Bielefeld Hbf4:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:05 AM6h05Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede2:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$341One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:23 PM6h07Bielefeld Hbf9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$341One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus3:23 PM5h47Bielefeld Hbf9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$351One-way1 transfer
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LH23026:05 AM4h25Hannover Airport10:30 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3531One-way1 transfer
LH2091 · LH23048:35 AM6h25Hannover Airport3:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3531One-way1 transfer
LH2091 · LH23068:35 AM7h45Hannover Airport4:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Amsterdam:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Amsterdam costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $401 (€328) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Amsterdam costing on average $438 (€359).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
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