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How to get fromBielefeld to Externsteineby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Bielefeld to Externsteine by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 782 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhoftrain train Re82
    2. Take the bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteinebus bus 792 / ...
    1h 58m

  2. Drive  39.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bielefeld to Externsteinecar car 39.5 km
    45 min
    €6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bielefeld to Externsteinetaxi taxi 39.5 km
    45 min
    €95–120

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  • Distance: 48.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Bielefeld to Externsteine. However, you can take the train to Detmold, Bahnhof, walk to Detmold, Bahnhof, take the line 792 bus to Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine, then walk to Externsteine. Alternatively, you can drive from Bielefeld to Externsteine in around 45 min.

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