There are 5 ways to get from Jena to Bielefeld by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Hanover
best- Take the train from Jena West to Göttingentrain Re1
- Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 10m€82–239Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Jena to Bielefeld306.3 km
4h 15m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Jena bus station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N69
5h 10m€26–45Drive 310.7 km
- Drive from Jena to Bielefeldcar 310.7 km
2h 58m€45–64Train
- Take the train from Jena Paradies to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain 51
- Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain Rb74
5h 14m€78–304
Jena to Bielefeld by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jena to Bielefeld is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Jena to Bielefeld is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jena bus station station and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Jena to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf via Göttingen and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Jena and Bielefeld is 395 km. The road distance is 310.7 km.
The best way to get from Jena to Bielefeld without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 10m and costs €80 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Jena to Bielefeld, including transfers.
Jena to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.
Jena to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.
The best way to get from Jena to Bielefeld is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 10m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Bielefeld, Germany?
You can take a train from Jena West to Bielefeld Hbf via Göttingen and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Jena bus station to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Jena West to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Jena Paradies to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–240
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de
Train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–70
- Website
- https://www.nordwestbahn.de/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Jena bus station to Bielefeld Brackwede train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Jena to Bielefeld
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jena to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.
Jena to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Göttingen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Bielefeld is 311 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Jena to Bielefeld.
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Book your Jena to Bielefeld bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jena and Bielefeld. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.