The train between Cologne and Bielefeld takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Bielefeld. 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 Cologne and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 10:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bielefeld station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Cologne to Bielefeld train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bielefeld train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Bielefeld is 163 km. The road distance is 186 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–150 and the journey takes 1h 41m. National Express also services this route hourly.