How to travel from Bamberg to Bielefeld, Germany

The distance between Bamberg and Bielefeld is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bamberg to Bielefeld by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Köln Grengel/Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Termina and then to Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Bielefeld.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance367km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bamberg and Bielefeld

There are several options for getting from Bamberg to Bielefeld by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Bamberg and Bielefeld is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Bamberg and Bielefeld by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bamberg to Bielefeld is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Bamberg and Bielefeld, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bamberg and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bamberg to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Würzburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, WestfalenBahn GmbH, FlixTrain, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH, Abellio, TRI Train Rental GmbH and NordWestBahn run train services between Bamberg and Bielefeld. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Bamberg and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bamberg to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Köln Grengel/Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Termina. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bamberg and Bielefeld. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bamberg to Bielefeld. We recommend that you take the train to Würzburg Hbf then Hannover Hauptbahnhof and then to Bielefeld Hbf. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Bamberg and Bielefeld. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bamberg to Bielefeld is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Bamberg to Bielefeld

Compare travel optionsbetween Bamberg and Bielefeld

Transport options from Bamberg to Bielefeld
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4h 20m
€135($135)
hourly534km (332 miles)
Train via Würzburg Hbf4h 30m
€72($72)
every 3 hours431km (268 miles)
Train via Erfurt Hbf5h 15m
€70($70)
hourly427km (265 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€16($16)
5 times a week611km (380 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€49($49)
on demand367km (228 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