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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bielefeld to Leiden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Leiden:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Leiden costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $205 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Leiden costing on average $235 (€190).
Other travel options to Leiden take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€58) compared to roughly $76 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€4). The journey takes 4h 27m versus 3h 52m 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.
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How to get from Bielefeld to Leiden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Leiden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:16 AM8h12Bielefeld8:28 AMLeiden$511One-way2 transfers
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- 12:16 AM8h12Bielefeld8:28 AMLeiden$511One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 12:16 AM8h12Bielefeld8:28 AMLeiden$511One-way2 transfers
Other options
7:50 AM24h55Bielefeld8:45 AMLeiden$521One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Leiden:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Leiden costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $205 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Leiden costing on average $235 (€190).
Other travel options to Leiden take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Leiden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Den Haag, Centraal Station.
- Travel with NordWestBahn, FlixBus to go to Leiden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leiden by train.
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