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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mannheim to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$104 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Mannheim to Bielefeld
Compare the available ways to get from Mannheim to Bielefeld, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Bielefeld:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Bielefeld costing on average $104.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
Tickets start at around $104 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$43. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 49m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Bielefeld
How to get from Mannheim to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Bielefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:50 AM 18h35 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 11:25 PM Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:50 AM 18h35 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 11:25 PM Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 202 · IC 2049
9:33 AM 3h45 Mannheim Hbf 1:18 PM Bielefeld Hbf $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2049
8:39 AM 4h39 Mannheim Hbf 1:18 PM Bielefeld Hbf $67 1 One-way 0 transfers - ICE 774 · ICE 942
8:03 AM 4h17 Mannheim Hbf 12:20 PM Bielefeld Hbf $91 1 One-way 1 transfer - ECE 8 · ICE 640
9:03 AM 4h20 Mannheim Hbf 1:23 PM Bielefeld Hbf $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Bielefeld:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Bielefeld costing on average $104.
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Bielefeld as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Bielefeld by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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