The average train between Leiden and Bielefeld takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 5 times a day between Leiden and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf station via Utrecht Centraal station and Duisburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Leiden to Bielefeld train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
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The distance between Leiden and Bielefeld is 276.3 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Bielefeld Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 56m.