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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Bielefeld

Composite routes from Essen to Bielefeld

Cheapest
1 h 30 min
Car
144 km.
from $7

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Grandes Tour
Website
FlixBus
Website
2h 20m
Twice daily
$16.54–$22.90
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Grandes Tour
Website
2h 44m
3 times a week
+38 (044) 444 00 44
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Call
Train operators
Found: 5
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurobahn
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 12m
Hourly
$40.71–$45.80
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 3m
Hourly
$17.81–$26.72
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
1h 28m
Hourly
$26.72–$39.44
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Flixtrain
Website
1h 31m
3 times a day
$11.45–$17.81
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Eurobahn
Website
1h 33m
Hourly
$17.81–$25.45
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
1h 47m
5 times a day
$8.27–$13.99
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bielefeld is to rideshare which costs $7.07 - $11.96 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bielefeld is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $9.78 - $39.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bielefeld?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bielefeld?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Essen to Bielefeld?

The distance between Essen and Bielefeld is 131 km. The road distance is 147.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bielefeld without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $9.78 - $39.13 .

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bielefeld bus from?

Essen to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bielefeld train from?

Essen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bielefeld?

The best way to get from Essen to Bielefeld is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $9.78 - $39.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $19.57 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Bielefeld bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Bielefeld train arrive?

Essen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bielefeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bielefeld is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Essen to Bielefeld.

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

Book your Essen to Bielefeld train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bielefeld?

There are 635+ hotels available in Bielefeld. Prices start at $59.84 per night.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Bielefeld?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Bielefeld. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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