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How to travel from Dortmund to Bielefeld

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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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. 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 €5, and a bus costs an average of €13.

Distance: 57 miles (93 km)

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€10

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€14

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1h 27m

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1h 45m

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from Dortmund to Bielefeld

How to get from Dortmund to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:52AM0h46
Dortmund Hbf
10:38AMBielefeld Hbf
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
01:51PM0h47
Dortmund Hbf
02:38PMBielefeld Hbf
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 545
09:47AM0h45
Dortmund Hbf
10:32AMBielefeld Hbf
$351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2443
08:28AM0h50
Dortmund Hbf
09:18AMBielefeld Hbf
$291One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1545
09:10AM0h53
Dortmund Hbf
10:03AMBielefeld Hbf
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Bielefeld

Travel to Bielefeld 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 Dortmund to Bielefeld.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Dortmund to Bielefeld: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Bielefeld is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bielefeld:

Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Dortmund to Bielefeld is by train with an average journey time of 49 min.

There are alternative travel options to Bielefeld that take longer:

Getting to Bielefeld by bus takes 1 h 30 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 58 miles (93 km) between Dortmund and Bielefeld.

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Bielefeld is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Dortmund to Bielefeld as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Bielefeld:

  • Buses mostly leave from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and tend to arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Bielefeld:

  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Dortmund to Bielefeld tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express or Eurobahn for trains to Bielefeld. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Dortmund to Bielefeld tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).

Yes, there are direct routes from Dortmund to Bielefeld with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 4 direct buses per day to Bielefeld with FlixBus.
  • You'll find 5 direct trains a day to Bielefeld with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express.

Direct services to Bielefeld tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Bielefeld often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Hanover, Amsterdam or Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bielefeld and these popular destinations at a great price.
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