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Compare train for Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 331 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 331, while a train costs an average of NOK 331.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
NOK 331 Average price Cheapest | NOK 222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld
Compare the available ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 1h 30m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 331 compared to roughly NOK 222 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:29 AM 1h34 Gelsenkirchen 8:03 AM Bielefeld Find prices1 transfer
Cheapest
6:29 AM 1h34 Gelsenkirchen 8:03 AM Bielefeld Find prices1 transfer
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6:59 AM 1h33 Gelsenkirchen 8:32 AM Bielefeld NOK 474 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
4:05 AM 1h52 Gelsenkirchen 5:57 AM Bielefeld NOK 386 1 One-way 1 transfer5:05 AM 1h52 Gelsenkirchen 6:57 AM Bielefeld NOK 386 1 One-way 1 transfer6:05 AM 1h52 Gelsenkirchen 7:57 AM Bielefeld NOK 386 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld
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- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Bielefeld by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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