How to travel from Bremen to Bielefeld, Germany

The distance between Bremen and Bielefeld is around 176km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bremen to Bielefeld by bus, train 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 via Osnabrueck Hbf

Take the train to Osnabrueck Hbf and then to Bielefeld Hbf.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bielefeld Joseph-Massolle-Strasse.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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East West Eurolines

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Drive

Drive to Bielefeld.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance176km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremen and Bielefeld

There are several options for getting from Bremen to Bielefeld by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Bremen and Bielefeld is around 176km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Bremen and Bielefeld by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bremen to Bielefeld is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Bremen and Bielefeld, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremen and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bremen to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hannover Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, WestfalenBahn GmbH, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, NordWestBahn and Eurobahn run train services between Bremen and Bielefeld. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Bremen and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bremen and Bielefeld with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 2hrs.

East West Eurolines run regular bus services between Bremen and Bielefeld. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bremen to Bielefeld. We recommend that you take the bus to Bielefeld Joseph-Massolle-Strasse. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Bremen and Bielefeld. The distance is around 176km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremen to Bielefeld is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bremen and Bielefeld

Transport options from Bremen to Bielefeld
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Osnabrueck Hbf + 1 similar
1h 50m
€46($46)
hourly186km (116 miles)
Train1h 55m
€75($75)
hourly229km (143 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€70($70)
5 times a week178km (110 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€24($24)
on demand176km (110 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