How to travel from Bielefeld to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Bielefeld and Berlin is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bielefeld to Berlin 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

Take the train to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin central bus station.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance391km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bielefeld and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Bielefeld to Berlin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Bielefeld and Berlin is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Bielefeld and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bielefeld to Berlin is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Bielefeld and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bielefeld and Berlin. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bielefeld and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 2h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Bielefeld and Berlin. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Bielefeld and Berlin. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bielefeld to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bad Salzuflen ZOB 6. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Bielefeld and Berlin. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bielefeld to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) 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 Bielefeld and Berlin. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bielefeld to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Bielefeld to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween Bielefeld and Berlin

Transport options from Bielefeld to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€90($90)
every 20 mins362km (225 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
€205($205)
hourly683km (424 miles)
Train to Ibbenbüren, Bahnhof, Fly3h 35m
€175($175)
hourly539km (335 miles)
Train to Wuppertal Hbf, plane4hrs
€145($145)
hourly698km (433 miles)
Train to Paderborn Hbf, Fly8h 55m
€235($235)
every 2 hours4,665km (2,899 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€25($25)
once daily407km (253 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€52($52)
on demand391km (243 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

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

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin