How to travel from Lubeck to Bielefeld, Germany

The distance between Lubeck and Bielefeld is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lubeck 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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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Hannover Hbf and then to Bielefeld Hbf.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Bielefeld Joseph-Massolle-Strasse.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bielefeld.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lubeck and Bielefeld

There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Bielefeld by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Lubeck and Bielefeld is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Lubeck and Bielefeld by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Bielefeld is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Lubeck and Bielefeld, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lubeck to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hbf. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, metronom, WestfalenBahn GmbH and FlixTrain run train services between Lubeck and Bielefeld. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Lubeck and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lubeck to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station and U S Jungfernstieg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de and East West Eurolines run regular bus services between Lubeck and Bielefeld. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lubeck to Bielefeld. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Lubeck and Bielefeld. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Bielefeld is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lubeck and Bielefeld

Transport options from Lubeck to Bielefeld
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€100($100)
every 30 mins334km (207 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€81($81)
once daily316km (196 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 50m
€200($200)
hourly595km (370 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€41($41)
on demand310km (193 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