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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bielefeld to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Cologne:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Cologne costing on average $22.
A bus is $514 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Cologne costing on average $533.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Flight takes on average 6h 39m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 2h 19m versus 2h 19m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bielefeld to Cologne
How to get from Bielefeld to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain11:23 AM2h18Bielefeld Hbf1:41 PMCologne Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
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- FlixTrain11:23 AM2h18Bielefeld Hbf1:41 PMCologne Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 6549:33 AM1h41Bielefeld Hbf11:14 AMCologne Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixTrain3:23 PM2h20Bielefeld Hbf5:43 PMCologne Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain7:23 PM2h32Bielefeld Hbf9:55 PMCologne Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
- ICE 15489:55 AM2h14Bielefeld Hbf12:09 PMCologne Hbf$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 PM3h25Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede1:35 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Cologne:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Cologne costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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