How to travel from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $640.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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$81

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$36

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$640

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$47

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5h 25m

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4h 55m

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4h 49m

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4h 19m

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3h 17m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.3kg

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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 Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $81 (€66).

A bus is $604 (€495) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $640 (€524).

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 19m.

Train takes on average 4h 55m.

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

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from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 843 · ICE 575
    7:38 AM3h36
    Bielefeld Hbf
    11:14 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $921One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 843 · ICE 575
    7:38 AM3h36
    Bielefeld Hbf
    11:14 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $921One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 946 · ICE 623
    8:22 AM3h17
    Bielefeld Hbf
    11:39 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1511One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn79342 · 26707 · ICE 595
    7:49 AM3h55
    Bielefeld Hbf
    11:44 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $971One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2040 · ICE 915
    6:42 AM3h37
    Bielefeld Hbf
    10:19 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1001One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn79342 · 26707 · ICE 595 · S9
    7:49 AM4h25
    Bielefeld Hbf
    12:14 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
    $1011One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bielefeld and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $81 (€66).

A bus is $604 (€495) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $640 (€524).

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 19m.

Train takes on average 4h 55m.

The distance from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 132 miles (214 km).
The average frequency per day from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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