The average train between Malmö and Bielefeld takes 12h 51m and the fastest train takes 10h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Malmö 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 once daily between Malmö and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 4:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Malmö is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 12h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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10h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Malmö to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Malmö station and arriving at Bielefeld station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
Malmö to Bielefeld train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Malmo C station.
Malmö to Bielefeld train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Malmö to Bielefeld train tickets online with Snälltåget, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Malmö and Bielefeld is 494.9 km. The road distance is 813 km.
You can take a train from Malmo C to Bielefeld Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 30m.