How to travel from Bielefeld to Amsterdam

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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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Driving

$81

Average price

$38

Average price

Cheapest

$438

Average price

$67

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 9m

Average total duration

5h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

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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

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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KLM Cityhopper

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 58m.

Bus takes on average 5h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bielefeld and Amsterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bielefeld to Amsterdam among Omio's users.

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from Bielefeld to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM5h40
    Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede
    1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM5h40
    Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede
    1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1792
    6:15 PM1h00
    Hannover Airport
    7:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $7961One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2040 · ICE 242
    6:42 AM3h47
    Bielefeld Hbf
    10:29 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2042 · ICE 240
    8:42 AM3h47
    Bielefeld Hbf
    12:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 146
    12:42 PM3h47
    Bielefeld Hbf
    4:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM6h05
    Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede
    2:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    3:23 PM6h07
    Bielefeld Hbf
    9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    3:23 PM5h47
    Bielefeld Hbf
    9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4077+LufthansaLH2302
    6:05 AM4h25
    Hannover Airport
    10:30 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3531One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2091 · LH2304
    8:35 AM6h25
    Hannover Airport
    3:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3531One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2091 · LH2306
    8:35 AM7h45
    Hannover Airport
    4:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3531One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bielefeld to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bielefeld and Amsterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 58m.

Bus takes on average 5h 39m.

The distance from Bielefeld to Amsterdam is approximately 155 miles (251 km).
The average frequency per day from Bielefeld to Amsterdam is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bielefeld to Amsterdam:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bielefeld to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bielefeld to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Bielefeld to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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