The distance between Darmstadt and Bielefeld is around 342km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Darmstadt to Bielefeld 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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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf.
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Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof and then to Bielefeld Hbf.
Take the bus to Bi-Brackwede Bahnhof.
There are several options for getting from Darmstadt to Bielefeld by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Darmstadt and Bielefeld is around 342km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (148 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Darmstadt and Bielefeld by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darmstadt to Bielefeld is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Darmstadt and Bielefeld, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Darmstadt and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Darmstadt to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn GmbH and FlixTrain run train services between Darmstadt and Bielefeld. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Darmstadt and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Darmstadt to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt and Frankfurt. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Darmstadt and Bielefeld. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darmstadt to Bielefeld. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Darmstadt and Bielefeld. The distance is around 342km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darmstadt to Bielefeld is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 35m | €240($240) | every 30 mins | 430km (267 miles) |
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), Train | 2h 55m | €210($210) | hourly | 382km (238 miles) |
Fly to Muenster (FMO), Train | 3h 10m | €165($165) | hourly | 382km (237 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 471km (292 miles) |
Bus | 5h 40m | €19($19) | once daily | 359km (223 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €57($57) | on demand | 342km (212 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bielefeld offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.