How to travel from Augsburg to Bielefeld, Germany

The distance between Augsburg and Bielefeld is around 563km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Augsburg to Bielefeld by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Muenchen-Pasing and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof and then to Bielefeld Hbf.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund Central Bus Station and then to Bielefeld Joseph-Massolle-Strasse.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Drive

Drive to Bielefeld.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance563km (350 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Augsburg and Bielefeld

There are several options for getting from Augsburg to Bielefeld by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Augsburg and Bielefeld is around 563km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (273 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Augsburg and Bielefeld by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Augsburg to Bielefeld is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Augsburg and Bielefeld, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Augsburg and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Augsburg to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hannover Hauptbahnhof. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, WestfalenBahn GmbH, FlixTrain, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH, Abellio, TRI Train Rental GmbH and NordWestBahn run train services between Augsburg and Bielefeld. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Augsburg and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Augsburg to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund Central Bus Station and Dortmund Brückstrasse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Karat-S and East West Eurolines run regular bus services between Augsburg and Bielefeld. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Augsburg to Bielefeld. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen-Pasing and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Bielefeld is Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) which is approximately 46km (28 miles) from Bielefeld. Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) (FMO) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Augsburg and Bielefeld. The distance is around 563km (350 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Augsburg to Bielefeld is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Augsburg and Bielefeld

Transport options from Augsburg to Bielefeld
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 25m
€265($265)
every 30 mins703km (437 miles)
Train to Muenchen-Pasing, plane3h 25m
€180($180)
every 30 mins654km (406 miles)
Train to Muenchen-Pasing, plane3h 30m
€275($275)
hourly587km (365 miles)
Train to Muenchen-Pasing, plane3h 50m
€225($225)
hourly736km (458 miles)
Train to Muenchen-Pasing, plane4h 15m
€215($215)
hourly762km (474 miles)
Train to Muenchen-Pasing, plane4h 35m
€300($300)
hourly895km (556 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 15m
€165($165)
4 times a day649km (403 miles)
Train via Fulda6h 35m
€140($140)
every 3 hours702km (436 miles)
Train via Fulda7h 30m
€110($110)
every 3 hours725km (450 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
€130($130)
once daily818km (508 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€74($74)
on demand563km (350 miles)

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Airports near Bielefeld

The following major airports near Bielefeld offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Bielefeld
FMO
Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Bielefeld
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Bielefeld