The average train between Zurich and Bielefeld takes 11h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Zurich 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 week between Zurich and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 1:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 3:59 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Bielefeld station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
Zurich to Bielefeld train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Bielefeld train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Bielefeld train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Zurich and Bielefeld is 517.3 km. The road distance is 774 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bielefeld Hbf via Basel SBB and Dortmund Hbf in around 7h 45m.
