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Compare bus and train for Erfurt to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. 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 €28, while a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€28 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Erfurt to Bielefeld:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Bielefeld costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-41.90. The journey takes 3h 54m versus 3h 16m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Bielefeld
How to get from Erfurt to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Bielefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:40 AM4h20Erfurt7:00 AMBielefeld€231One-way0 transfers
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2:40 AM4h20Erfurt7:00 AMBielefeld€231One-way0 transfers
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2:40 AM4h20Erfurt7:00 AMBielefeld€231One-way0 transfers
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1:40 AM4h20Erfurt6:00 AMBielefeld€281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Bielefeld:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Bielefeld costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Bielefeld as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Bielefeld by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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