There are 4 ways to get from Emden to Bielefeld by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 35
- Take the train from Rheine to Bielefeld Hbftrain Stoptrein RB61 / ...
3h 12m€38–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Emden central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus 144
- Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N110
6h€24–38Drive 216.6 km
- Drive from Emden to Bielefeldcar 216.6 km
2h 25m€31–45Train via Oldenburg
- Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain 56
- Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain
- Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
4h 16m€77–364
Emden to Bielefeld by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emden to Bielefeld is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Emden to Bielefeld is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Emden station to Bielefeld station. However, there are services departing from Emden central bus station and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Emden to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf via Rheine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Emden and Bielefeld is 253 km. The road distance is 216.6 km.
The best way to get from Emden to Bielefeld without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Emden to Bielefeld, including transfers.
Emden to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Emden central bus station.
Emden to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
The best way to get from Emden to Bielefeld is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Bielefeld, Germany?
You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf via Rheine, Bahnhof and Rheine in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emden central bus station to Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 6h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Rheine, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Rheine to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rheine to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Emden central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Bielefeld Brackwede train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Emden to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.
Emden to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rheine, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Bielefeld is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Emden to Bielefeld.
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