There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Bielefeld by train, bus, car, train (Eurostar), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf19 / ...
2h 55m€19–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Aachen to Bielefeld253.1 km
2h 50m€8–16Bus
- Take the bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN3204
5h 5m€21–50Drive 254.7 km
- Drive from Aachen to Bielefeld254.7 km
2h 12m€37–53Train via Dortmund
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld HbfRe
3h 47m€14–126Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf19 / ...
4h€24–123
Aachen to Bielefeld by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld is to rideshare which costs €8 - €16 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Aachen and Bielefeld is 256 km. The road distance is 254.7 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €19 - €90.
The train from Aachen, Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Aachen to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.
Aachen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €19 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Bielefeld, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 2h 55m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Grandes Tour also services this route 3 times a week.
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- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–75
- Premium
- €75–100
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €29–45
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +38 (044) 444 00 44
- Website
- grandes-tour.com.ua
Bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://grandes-tour.com.ua/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Aachen to Bielefeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.
Aachen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Bielefeld is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Aachen to Bielefeld.
Book your Aachen to Bielefeld train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Book your Aachen to Bielefeld bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and Bielefeld. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.