The average train between Erlangen and Bielefeld takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen 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 Erlangen and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Erlangen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Bielefeld station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Erlangen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Bielefeld train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Erlangen and Bielefeld is 321.2 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Bielefeld Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Paderborn Hbf, and Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 48m.