The distance between Frankfurt and Bielefeld is around 311km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Frankfurt 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 Hbf and then to Bielefeld Hbf.
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Take the bus to Dortmund central bus station and then to Bielefeld Joseph-Massolle-Strasse.
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There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to Bielefeld by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between Frankfurt and Bielefeld is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Frankfurt and Bielefeld by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Bielefeld is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Bielefeld, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Frankfurt to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hannover Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, WestfalenBahn GmbH, FlixTrain, National Express and Eurobahn run train services between Frankfurt and Bielefeld. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Frankfurt and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Frankfurt to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund central bus station and Dortmund Brückstrasse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Union Ivkoni and East West Eurolines run regular bus services between Frankfurt and Bielefeld. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frankfurt 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 10m.
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 Frankfurt and Bielefeld. The distance is around 311km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to Bielefeld is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €265($265) | every 30 mins | 415km (258 miles) |
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), Train | 2h 50m | €245($245) | hourly | 378km (235 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 3h 10m | €120($120) | hourly | 443km (275 miles) |
Train via Dortmund Hbf | 3h 20m | €110($110) | hourly | 391km (243 miles) |
Train via Münster Hauptbahnhof | 5h 60m | €33($33) | 6 times a week | 462km (287 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | €81($81) | once daily | 337km (210 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €41($41) | on demand | 311km (193 miles) |
WestfalenBahn GmbH
Eurobahn
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The following major airports near Bielefeld offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.