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 €28 - €50 and takes 6h.

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 25m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Brackwede train station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

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 Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bielefeld and Rotterdam is 361 km. The road distance is 326.6 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 43m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train 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 Bielefeld Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Rotterdam is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h.

Where does the Bielefeld to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bielefeld to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Bielefeld to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Rotterdam is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Bielefeld to Rotterdam.

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

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

Book your Bielefeld to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Bielefeld to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bielefeld to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 43m
€50–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Eindhoven Stationbus N1328
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
6h
€28–46
Drive 326.6 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Rotterdamcar 326.6 km
3h 25m
€58–84
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 24m
€161–441
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 31m
€46–81
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 28m
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf 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 14m
€155–651

Bielefeld to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 360.6 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Rotterdam Central Station via Eindhoven Station in around 6h.

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