What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld is to rideshare which costs €8 - €17 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Bielefeld?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and arriving at Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Bielefeld?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Aachen to Bielefeld?

The distance between Aachen and Bielefeld is 256 km. The road distance is 248.1 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Bielefeld without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Bielefeld?

The train from Aachen, Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bielefeld bus from?

Aachen to Bielefeld bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bielefeld train from?

Aachen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Bielefeld?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bielefeld is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Aachen to Bielefeld bus arrive?

Aachen to Bielefeld bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Aachen to Bielefeld train arrive?

Aachen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Bielefeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Bielefeld is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Aachen to Bielefeld.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Bielefeld?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Bielefeld?

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Where can I stay near Bielefeld?

There are 621+ hotels available in Bielefeld.

Can I share a ride from Aachen to Bielefeld?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and Bielefeld. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Aachen to Bielefeld - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Aachen to Bielefeld by train, bus, car, train (Eurostar), or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 14
2h 57m
€45–200
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Aachen to Bielefeldrideshare 253.1 km
2h 50m
€8–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhofbus Dnipro
3h 25m
Drive 248.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Bielefeldcar 248.1 km
2h 21m
€36–52
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 7m
€42–203
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 22m
€53–159
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm to Bielefeld Hbftrain 55 / ...
3h 28m
€52–221

Aachen to Bielefeld by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.9 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Bielefeld, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof via Südviertel, Essen and Essen Hbf in around 3h 25m.

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