The average train between Heidelberg and Bielefeld takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Bielefeld station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Heidelberg to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Bielefeld train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Bielefeld is 290.6 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Dortmund Hbf in around 4h 21m.