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Essen to Bielefeld trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bielefeld takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essen 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.

1h 21m
Duration
131 km
Distance
€21
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Essen to Bielefeld train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Essen and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 1h 34m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 131.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Two other operators also service this route.

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