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

The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Aalter is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Aalter is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Aalter?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld to Aalter station. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 15 via Essen central train station and Gent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bielefeld and Aalter?

No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Aalter. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Aalter via Köln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Aalter?

The distance between Bielefeld and Aalter is 478 km. The road distance is 412 km.

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

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Aalter without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €60 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Bielefeld to Aalter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Aalter bus from?

Bielefeld to Aalter bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Aalter train from?

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

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Aalter?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Aalter is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €60 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Aalter bus arrive?

Bielefeld to Aalter bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Bielefeld to Aalter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Aalter?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Aalter is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Bielefeld to Aalter.

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

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Bielefeld to Aalter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bielefeld to Aalter by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Aaltertrain Ic / ...
5h 24m
€61–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Ghent Dampoortbus N1360b
7h 52m
€45–69
Drive 412 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Aaltercar 412 km
4h 6m
€65–94
Train via Bielefeld Hbf
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Aaltertrain Ic / ...
5h 36m
€81–265
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Aaltertrain Ic / ...
6h 3m
€115–252

Bielefeld to Aalter by train

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Distance: 478.3 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Bielefeld, Germany and Aalter, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Aalter via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Aalter via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Ghent Dampoort, Gent Dampoort, Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 15, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 7h 52m.

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