The average train between Bielefeld and Rome takes 19h 35m and the fastest train takes 15h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld to Rome. 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 4 times a day between Bielefeld and Rome. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rome at 7:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 19h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Rome. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Rome station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.
Bielefeld to Rome train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Rome train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Bielefeld to Rome train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bielefeld and Rome is 1,164.2 km. The road distance is 1,595 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Roma Termini via Dortmund Hbf, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 16h 10m.