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4.6Travel Information from Essen to Bielefeld
 Distance | 76 miles (122 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $8 - $11 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $8 (€7) • 1 h 27 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $8 (€7) • 1 h 27 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 76 miles (122 km) by train or bus between Essen and Bielefeld. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Bielefeld.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Bielefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Essen 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 Essen to Bielefeld.
There are 2 ways to get from Essen to Bielefeld: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Essen and Bielefeld is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Bielefeld:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $11 (€9).
The fastest way to get to Bielefeld from Essen is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 27 min.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 10 min on average.
The Essen to Bielefeld distance is around 76 miles (122 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Bielefeld is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bielefeld from Essen 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 when traveling from Essen to Bielefeld:
- Most travelers board their train from Essen Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Essen to Bielefeld:
- FlixBus can take you to Bielefeld by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Essen to Bielefeld for $11 (€9).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, National Express or FlixTrain for trains to Bielefeld. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Essen to Bielefeld tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
Yes, there are direct services available from Essen to Bielefeld with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 5 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn, National Express or FlixTrain 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bielefeld as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Essen to Bielefeld.
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