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Cologne to Bielefeld trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bielefeld takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. 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.

2h 1m
Duration
186 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cologne to Bielefeld train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 11:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 1h 54m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 54m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 54m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bielefeld? 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.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Bielefeld.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bielefeld, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 51m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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