How to travel from Bielefeld to Flensburg, Germany

The distance between Bielefeld and Flensburg is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bielefeld to Flensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof then Hamburg Hbf and then to Flensburg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Flensburg central train station.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Flensburg.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bielefeld and Flensburg

There are several options for getting from Bielefeld to Flensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Bielefeld and Flensburg is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Bielefeld and Flensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bielefeld to Flensburg is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Bielefeld and Flensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bielefeld and Flensburg. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

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

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, WestfalenBahn GmbH, FlixTrain, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HVV run train services between Bielefeld and Flensburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Bielefeld and Flensburg. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bielefeld to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Bielefeld and Flensburg. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 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 Flensburg. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Flensburg is Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Flensburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Flensburg. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bielefeld to Flensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bielefeld and Flensburg

Transport options from Bielefeld to Flensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€120($120)
hourly446km (277 miles)
Train and Plane
5hrs
€220($220)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€34($34)
5 times a week456km (283 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€54($54)
on demand409km (254 miles)

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Airports near Flensburg

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

GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Flensburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Flensburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Flensburg