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

The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bielefeld and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bielefeld and Rotterdam is 371 km. The road distance is 324.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bielefeld to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Rotterdam train from?

Bielefeld to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Rotterdam is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bielefeld to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bielefeld to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Rotterdam is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Bielefeld to Rotterdam.

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

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Bielefeld to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bielefeld to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 77
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Intercity
4h 40m
€64–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
5h 12m
€35–45
Drive 324.8 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Rotterdamcar 324.8 km
3h 27m
€60–87
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 23m
€172–402
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain Stoptrein RB61 / ...
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 48m
€49–86
Train via Enschede #2
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Hilversumtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hilversum to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 50m
€48–84
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 15m
€167–398
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 16m
€147–508

Bielefeld to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 371 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Rotterdam Central Station via Essen Hbf and Essen central train station in around 5h 12m.

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