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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lübeck to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Lübeck to Bielefeld, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Bielefeld:
A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Bielefeld costing on average $95 (€80).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (3h 3m by train vs 3h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $95 (€80) compared to roughly $56 (€47) 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 Lübeck to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lübeck to Bielefeld is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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1:09 AM 6h12 Lübeck 7:21 AM Bielefeld Find prices3 transfers
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1:09 AM 6h12 Lübeck 7:21 AM Bielefeld Find prices3 transfers
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6:37 AM 3h16 Lübeck 9:53 AM Bielefeld $104 1 One-way 2 transfers
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9:37 PM 9h03 Lübeck 6:40 AM Bielefeld Find prices3 transfers.png)
10:37 AM 3h16 Lübeck 1:53 PM Bielefeld $104 1 One-way 2 transfers.png)
2:37 PM 3h16 Lübeck 5:53 PM Bielefeld $104 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Bielefeld:
A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Bielefeld costing on average $95 (€80).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lübeck and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lübeck Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- Travel with erixx, Deutsche Bahn to go to Bielefeld by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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