The average train between Switzerland and Bielefeld takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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 Switzerland and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland 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 Switzerland to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Bielefeld station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Switzerland to Bielefeld train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Bielefeld train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Switzerland to Bielefeld train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SBB GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Switzerland and Bielefeld is 580.9 km. The road distance is 776 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Bielefeld Hbf via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Dortmund Hbf in around 8h 37m.