The average train between Rotterdam and Bielefeld takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf station via Utrecht Centraal station and Duisburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Rotterdam to Bielefeld train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Bielefeld is 277.7 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bielefeld Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 43m.