How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld

There are 2 options to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Bielefeld including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Bielefeld from Gelsenkirchen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld:

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€9) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld is by train, which takes on average 1 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 2 h 10 min on average.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld is approximately 70 miles (113 km).

The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld is:

• 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Bielefeld from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld:

• Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Bielefeld.

The following travel companies offer services from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld:

• Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can take you to Bielefeld by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld for $10 (€9).

Yes, there are direct services available from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.

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 Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld.