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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. 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 €43, while a train costs an average of €90.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€90 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Mainz to Bielefeld:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Bielefeld costing on average €90.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Tickets start at around €90 compared to roughly €44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-46.23. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Mainz to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Bielefeld is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:14 AM4h57Mainz12:11 PMBielefeld€621One-way0 transfers
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- 7:14 AM4h57Mainz12:11 PMBielefeld€621One-way0 transfers
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- 7:14 AM4h57Mainz12:11 PMBielefeld€621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Bielefeld:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Bielefeld costing on average €90.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bielefeld by train.
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