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

The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Stein is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Stein is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Stein?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld to Stein. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Stein, Centrum via Essen central train station, Maastricht, Station Maastricht and Beek, Station Beek-Elsloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bielefeld and Stein?

No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Stein. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Beek-Elsloo via Herzogenrath and Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Stein?

The distance between Bielefeld and Stein is 293 km. The road distance is 254.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Stein without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €55 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Bielefeld to Stein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Stein bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Stein train from?

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

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Stein?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Stein is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Stein bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bielefeld to Stein train arrive?

Bielefeld to Stein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herzogenrath, Bf station.

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Stein?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Stein is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Bielefeld to Stein.

Where can I stay near Stein?

There are 1473+ hotels available in Stein.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain 14
4h 43m
€56–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastrichtbus N1314 / ...
6h 3m
€27–48
Drive 254.9 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Steincar 254.9 km
2h 35m
€45–65
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain Re
4h 48m
€51–194
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Geilenkirchen, Bftrain Rb33
5h 53m

Bielefeld to Stein by train and bus

5Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Bielefeld, Germany and Stein, Limburg, Netherlands?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bf 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Stein, Centrum via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Maastricht, Maastricht, Station Maastricht, and Beek, Station Beek-Elsloo in around 6h 3m.

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