How to travel from Zurich to Bielefeld

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Bielefeld

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €63.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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€120

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€134

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€55

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Cheapest

8h 26m

Average total duration

7h 56m

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30m

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4h 12m

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1h 12m

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3h 0m

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12h 10m

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11h 40m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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1.6 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Zurich to Bielefeld

How to get from Zurich to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Bielefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
01:50PM16h55
Zurich
06:45AMBielefeld
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
01:50PM16h55
Zurich
06:45AMBielefeld
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:20PM15h25
Zurich
06:45AMBielefeld
$551One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:35AM21h00
Zurich
06:35AMBielefeld
$601One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Bielefeld

Travel to Bielefeld easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Bielefeld.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Bielefeld including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Bielefeld is a bus with an average price of $40 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bielefeld:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bielefeld costing on average $64 (€51).

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bielefeld costing on average $79 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Bielefeld is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 19m.

Bus takes on average 15h 15m.

The distance from Zurich to Bielefeld is approximately 322 miles (519 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Bielefeld is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Bielefeld:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Bielefeld, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Smartwings, LAER, TUIfly to go to Bielefeld by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Bielefeld by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Bielefeld:
  • 12 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Smartwings, LAER.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Bielefeld often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Hanover. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bielefeld and these popular destinations at a great price.

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