What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld is to rideshare which costs €8 - €16 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Bielefeld?

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.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Bielefeld?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Aachen to Bielefeld?

The distance between Aachen and Bielefeld is 256 km. The road distance is 248.1 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Bielefeld without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Bielefeld?

The train from Aachen, Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bielefeld bus from?

Aachen to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bielefeld train from?

Aachen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Bielefeld?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Aachen to Bielefeld bus arrive?

Aachen to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where does the Aachen to Bielefeld train arrive?

Aachen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Bielefeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Bielefeld is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Aachen to Bielefeld.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Bielefeld?

Book your Aachen to Bielefeld train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Bielefeld?

Book your Aachen to Bielefeld bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bielefeld?

There are 586+ hotels available in Bielefeld.

Can I share a ride from Aachen to Bielefeld?

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.

Aachen to Bielefeld - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

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
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf19 / ...
2h 55m
€35–90
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Aachen to Bielefeld253.1 km
2h 50m
€8–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN3204
5h 5m
€21–50
Drive 248.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Bielefeld248.1 km
2h 20m
€35–51
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf55 / ...
3h 33m
€36–125
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Wuppertal HbfRe
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf19 / ...
3h 44m
€44–73

Aachen to Bielefeld by train

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.9 km
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Bielefeld, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 2h 55m. 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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