The average train between Rotterdam and Bielefeld takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. 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 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Bielefeld station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Rotterdam to Bielefeld train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
Rotterdam to Bielefeld train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Bielefeld train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and National Express.
The distance between Rotterdam and Bielefeld is 277.7 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bielefeld Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 35m.