How to travel from Bielefeld to Cologne

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Travel Information between Bielefeld and Cologne

distanceDistance102 miles (164 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $9
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 1 h 58 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 1 h 58 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 102 miles (164 km) to Cologne from Bielefeld. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bielefeld to Cologne.

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from Bielefeld to Cologne

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

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

Deutsche BahnIC 2042
08:40AM2h07
Bielefeld Hbf
10:47AMCologne Hbf
$161One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Deutsche BahnIC 2042
08:40AM2h07
Bielefeld Hbf
10:47AMCologne Hbf
$161One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche BahnIC 2042
08:40AM2h07
Bielefeld Hbf
10:47AMCologne Hbf
$161One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrainFlixTrain
11:25AM2h20
Bielefeld Hbf
01:45PMCologne Hbf
$191One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 644 · ICE 625
09:28AM2h14
Bielefeld Hbf
11:42AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$371One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 644 · ICE 731
09:28AM2h30
Bielefeld Hbf
11:58AMCologne Hbf
$371One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:10PM3h25
Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede
01:35AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$171One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

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