How to travel from Bielefeld to Cologne
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You can get from Bielefeld to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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Travel Information between Bielefeld and Cologne
 | Distance | 102 miles (164 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight, bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $9 - $172 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€7) • 3 h 10 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $22 (€18) • 1 h 46 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Lufthansa, Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a flight, bus or train to travel 102 miles (164 km) to Cologne from Bielefeld. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 46 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $9 (€7). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Lufthansa, Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Bielefeld to Cologne.
Travel Tips
There are 3 ways to travel from Bielefeld to Cologne including taking a flight, bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Cologne is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $9 (€7) compared to other travel options to Cologne:
Taking a bus is usually $164 (€131) less than taking a flight to Cologne, which costs on average $172 (€138) for the same trip.
Taking a bus is about $14 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€18) for this route.
The fastest way to get to Cologne from Bielefeld is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 46 min.
Other travel options to Cologne can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 2 h 50 min.
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 3 h 10 min.
Cologne is approximately 102 miles (164 km) away from Bielefeld.
The average frequency per day from Bielefeld to Cologne is:
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bielefeld and Cologne as scheduled services by flight, bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bielefeld to Cologne:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Bielefeld, Bf Brackwede and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
- Most travelers catch their train from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bielefeld to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Cologne by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Bielefeld to Cologne tickets on Omio for $172 (€138).
- Flixbus can take you to Cologne by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Bielefeld to Cologne for $9 (€7).
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Cologne by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Bielefeld to Cologne for $22 (€18).
When planning your trip from Bielefeld to Cologne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Plane tickets are costing on average $172 (€138) one way.
- Bus tickets are costing $9 (€7) one way on average.
- Train tickets cost on average $22 (€18) one way.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Bielefeld to Cologne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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