The average train between Bielefeld and Lichtenfels takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bielefeld to Lichtenfels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bielefeld and Lichtenfels. The earliest departure is at 1:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Lichtenfels at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bielefeld to Lichtenfels? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Lichtenfels. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Lichtenfels station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Bielefeld to Lichtenfels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Lichtenfels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Bielefeld to Lichtenfels train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bielefeld and Lichtenfels is 273.1 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Lichtenfels via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Würzburg Hbf, and Bamberg in around 5h 18m.