How to travel from Hamburg to Bielefeld

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Bielefeld

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 123 miles (198 km)

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3h 21m

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2h 51m

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3h 45m

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from Hamburg to Bielefeld

How to get from Hamburg to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Bielefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
06:45PM3h20
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
10:05PMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
06:45PM3h20
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
10:05PMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 773 · ICE 1544
03:29PM2h24
Hamburg Hbf
05:53PMBielefeld Hbf
$681One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 787 · IC 2046
10:01AM2h39
Hamburg Hbf
12:40PMBielefeld Hbf
$401One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 585 · ICE 642
09:01AM2h25
Hamburg Hbf
11:26AMBielefeld Hbf
$451One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 785 · IC 2044
08:01AM2h39
Hamburg Hbf
10:40AMBielefeld Hbf
$401One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2085+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4166
06:15AM6h10
Hamburg Airport
12:25PMMünster Osnabrück Airport
$5121One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2077+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4172
07:35PM3h50
Hamburg Airport
11:25PMMünster Osnabrück Airport
$5481One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2067+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4170
03:05PM4h05
Hamburg Airport
07:10PMMünster Osnabrück Airport
$6081One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Bielefeld.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Bielefeld including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Bielefeld is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bielefeld:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bielefeld costing on average $19 (€15).

A bus is $265 (€210) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Bielefeld costing on average $280 (€222).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Bielefeld is by train with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

Flight takes on average 3h 10m.

The distance from Hamburg to Bielefeld is approximately 123 miles (198 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Bielefeld is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Bielefeld as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Bielefeld:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Münster Osnabrück Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Bielefeld, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Metronom, WestfalenBahn, FlixTrain to go to Bielefeld by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Bielefeld:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Bielefeld often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Hanover. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bielefeld and these popular destinations at a great price.

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