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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bielefeld is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bielefeld is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs €100 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bielefeld?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Bielefeld station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Bielefeld?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Reading to Bielefeld?

The distance between Reading and Bielefeld is 866 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Bielefeld without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €250 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Reading to Bielefeld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bielefeld bus from?

Reading to Bielefeld bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bielefeld train from?

Reading to Bielefeld train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Bielefeld?

The best way to get from Reading to Bielefeld is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €250 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Reading to Bielefeld bus arrive?

Reading to Bielefeld bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Bielefeld train arrive?

Reading to Bielefeld train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bielefeld?

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Reading to Bielefeld - 14 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 14 ways to get from Reading to Bielefeld by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
8h 54m
€257–500
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STN - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
7h 47m
€85–480
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
15h 33m
€101–178
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bielefeldcar
7h 47m
€253–312
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
6h 3m
€118–344
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rheinetrain Ice
4. Take the train from Rheine to Bielefeld Hbftrain
11h 29m
€119–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N1328
17h 15m
€89–133
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bielefeldcar
8h 56m
€149–270
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane LHR - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
6h 2m
€109–401
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
4. Take the train from Hamm to Bielefeld Hbftrain
6h 23m
€93–292
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
7h 34m
€122–292
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
7h 53m
€113–402
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane STN - FMO
3. Take the train from Ibbenbueren to Bielefeld Hbftrain
8h 3m
€121–449
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
8h 43m
€179–589

Reading to Bielefeld by train and subway

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8h 54mAverage Duration

€257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 866 km
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Bielefeld, Germany?

You can take a train from Reading to Bielefeld Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 17h 15m.

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