How to travel from Oldenburg to Bielefeld, Germany

The distance between Oldenburg and Bielefeld is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Oldenburg to Bielefeld by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BielefeldOldenburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen central train station and then to Bi-Brackwede Bahnhof.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Bielefeld.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oldenburg and Bielefeld

There are several options for getting from Oldenburg to Bielefeld by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Oldenburg and Bielefeld is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Oldenburg and Bielefeld by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oldenburg to Bielefeld is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Oldenburg and Bielefeld, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oldenburg and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

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

NordWestBahn and Eurobahn run train services between Oldenburg and Bielefeld. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Oldenburg and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oldenburg to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bremen central train station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Oldenburg and Bielefeld. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oldenburg to Bielefeld. We recommend that you take the train to Osnabrueck Hbf and then to Bielefeld Hbf. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Oldenburg and Bielefeld. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oldenburg to Bielefeld is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €5 ($5).

How do I get from Oldenburg to Bielefeld

Compare travel optionsbetween Oldenburg and Bielefeld

Transport options from Oldenburg to Bielefeld
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
€5($5)
hourly178km (110 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
€18($18)
once daily222km (138 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€27($27)
on demand164km (102 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