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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from lei73. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei73, and a train costs an average of lei67.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei168 Average price | lei73 Average price Cheapest | lei111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld:
A bus is lei95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld costing on average lei168.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld:
A bus is lei95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld costing on average lei168.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Bielefeld by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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