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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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€80 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Bielefeld is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Bielefeld:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Bielefeld costing on average $100 (€80).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 11 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn to go to Bielefeld by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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