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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bielefeld:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Bielefeld costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
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How to get from Dortmund to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Bielefeld is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:31 AM1h07Dortmund8:38 AMBielefeld$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:31 AM1h07Dortmund8:38 AMBielefeld$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:28 PM0h50Dortmund8:18 PMBielefeld$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:32 PM1h06Dortmund5:38 PMBielefeld$101One-way0 transfers
3:32 PM1h06Dortmund4:38 PMBielefeld$111One-way0 transfers
8:32 AM1h06Dortmund9:38 AMBielefeld$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bielefeld:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Bielefeld costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn to go to Bielefeld by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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