How to travel from Dresden to Bielefeld, Germany
The distance between Dresden and Bielefeld is around 489km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Dresden to Bielefeld by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bielefeld → Dresden if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€305($305)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Bielefeld Hbf.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€140($140)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dresden and Bielefeld
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dresden to Bielefeld by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).
The distance between Dresden and Bielefeld is around 489km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 376km (234 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Dresden and Bielefeld by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dresden to Bielefeld is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Dresden and Bielefeld, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dresden and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dresden and Bielefeld with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 5h 20m.
Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Dresden and Bielefeld. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dresden and Bielefeld. We recommend that you fly from Dresden (DRS) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dresden to Bielefeld. We recommend that you fly from Dresden (DRS) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Dresden and Bielefeld. The distance is around 489km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dresden to Bielefeld is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dresden and Bielefeld
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 20m | €305($305) | hourly | 803km (499 miles) |
| Fly to Paderborn (PAD), Train | 3h 30m | €255($255) | hourly | 842km (523 miles) |
| Fly to Muenster (FMO), Train | 3h 45m | €460($465) | hourly | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €320($320) | every 4 hours | 691km (429 miles) |
| Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), train | 4h 30m | €240($240) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
| Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane | 5h 15m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 844km (524 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €140($140) | hourly | 543km (338 miles) |
| Train to Bielefeld Hbf | 5h 20m | €120($120) | 5 times a day | 489km (304 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €65($65) | on demand | 489km (304 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dresden and Bielefeld
Airlines
AIS Airlines
Train operators
WestfalenBahn GmbH
Airports near Bielefeld
The following major airports near Bielefeld offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Bielefeld
Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Bielefeld
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Bielefeld