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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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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$78 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Rotterdam:
A bus is $0.94 (€0.75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Rotterdam costing on average $27 (€21).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- 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 FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
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