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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m 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 |  Most popular bus 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 Rotterdam:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Rotterdam costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Bielefeld to Rotterdam
How to get from Bielefeld to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:23 AM7h27Bielefeld Hbf6:50 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain11:23 AM7h27Bielefeld Hbf6:50 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 640 · ICE 124 · IC 28561:25 PM4h15Bielefeld Hbf5:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1121One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 942 · 10134 · 20078 · IC 355612:22 PM4h22Bielefeld Hbf4:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$931One-way4 transfers
- 20368 · IC 1754 · IC 285412:12 PM4h58Bielefeld Hbf5:10 PMRotterdam Centraal$941One-way2 transfers
- 89650 · ICE 144 · IC 658 · IC 20581:48 PM4h37Bielefeld Hbf6:25 PMRotterdam Centraal$1301One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM8h30Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede4:35 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain3:23 PM6h07Bielefeld Hbf9:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$471One-way1 transfer
BA895+
BA44509:40 PM11h15Hannover Airport8:55 AMRotterdam The Hague Airport$3771One-way1 transfer- BA895+BA44529:40 PM14h25Hannover Airport12:05 PMRotterdam The Hague Airport$3771One-way1 transfer
- BA895+BA44549:40 PM17h00Hannover Airport2:40 PMRotterdam The Hague Airport$3771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Rotterdam:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Rotterdam costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
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