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Compare train and bus for Kiel to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Bielefeld:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Bielefeld costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Bielefeld:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Bielefeld costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Bielefeld by train.
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