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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bielefeld is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bielefeld is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bielefeld?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof via D-Worringer Platz and Düsseldorf-Eller Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bielefeld?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Bielefeld?

The distance between Basel and Bielefeld is 686 km. The road distance is 580.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bielefeld without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Basel to Bielefeld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bielefeld bus from?

Basel to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bielefeld train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Bielefeld?

The best way to get from Basel to Bielefeld is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Bielefeld bus arrive?

Basel to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Basel to Bielefeld train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Bielefeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bielefeld is 580 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Basel to Bielefeld.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bielefeld?

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Basel to Bielefeld - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Bielefeld by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain 43
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 55 / ...
6h 11m
€60–158
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N110 / ...
10h 35m
€48–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf-Eller Station to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhofbus Dnipro
9h 20m
Drive 580.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bielefeldcar 580.4 km
5h 17m
€100–144
Fly Basel to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BSL - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
7h 9m
€136–250
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
6h 39m
€138–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
6h 54m
€116–286
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
6h 30m
€133–254
Fly Basel to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane BSL - FMO
2. Take the train from Ibbenbüren, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
8h 49m
€124–327
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
7h 23m
€112–305

Basel to Bielefeld by train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 685.9 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bielefeld, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bielefeld Hbf via Dortmund Hbf in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station, D-Worringer Platz, D-Eller S, and Düsseldorf-Eller Station in around 9h 20m.

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