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

The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Arcen is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Arcen is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Arcen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Essen central train station and Venlo, Station Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Bielefeld and Arcen?

No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Venlo via Hamm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Arcen?

The distance between Bielefeld and Arcen is 223 km. The road distance is 200.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Arcen without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €27 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Bielefeld to Arcen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Arcen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Arcen train from?

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

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Arcen?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Arcen is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Arcen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bielefeld to Arcen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Arcen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Arcen is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Bielefeld to Arcen.

Where can I stay near Arcen?

There are 429+ hotels available in Arcen.

Bielefeld to Arcen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bielefeld to Arcen by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Viersen to Venlotrain
4. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 383
3h 40m
€27–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Venlo Stationbus 023 / ...
3h 59m
€24–33
Drive 200.7 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Arcencar 200.7 km
2h 7m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamm to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
4h 17m
€34–85

Bielefeld to Arcen by train and bus

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Distance: 222.5 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Bielefeld, Germany and Arcen, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, and Venlo, Station Venlo in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Hamm, Venlo, and Venlo, Station Venlo in around 4h 17m.

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