How to travel from Bielefeld to Dusseldorf, Germany

The distance between Bielefeld and Dusseldorf is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bielefeld to Dusseldorf by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DusseldorfBielefeld if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Dusseldorf Koelner Strasse.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

East West Eurolines

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Düsseldorf.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance191km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bielefeld and Dusseldorf

There are several options for getting from Bielefeld to Dusseldorf by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).

The distance between Bielefeld and Dusseldorf is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Bielefeld and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bielefeld to Dusseldorf is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Bielefeld and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bielefeld and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bielefeld and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, National Express, FlixTrain and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Bielefeld and Dusseldorf. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bielefeld and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 50m.

East West Eurolines run regular bus services between Bielefeld and Dusseldorf. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m 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 Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Dusseldorf is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Bielefeld and Dusseldorf. The distance is around 191km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bielefeld to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Bielefeld to Dusseldorf

Compare travel optionsbetween Bielefeld and Dusseldorf

Transport options from Bielefeld to Dusseldorf
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€50($50)
hourly174km (108 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€70($70)
once daily184km (114 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€25($25)
on demand191km (118 miles)

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Airports near Dusseldorf

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

DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Dusseldorf
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Dusseldorf