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Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€52 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Bielefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Bielefeld:
A bus is $0.88 (€0.70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Bielefeld costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Bielefeld as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bielefeld by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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