The average train between Madrid and Bielefeld takes 29h 39m and the fastest train takes 24h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 29h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Bielefeld station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 39m.
Madrid to Bielefeld train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Bielefeld train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Bielefeld train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Bielefeld is 1,592.4 km. The road distance is 2,398 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Bielefeld Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 17h 35m.