How to travel from Wiesbaden to Bielefeld, Germany

The distance between Wiesbaden and Bielefeld is around 339km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wiesbaden 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Drive

Drive to Bielefeld.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance339km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wiesbaden and Bielefeld

There are several options for getting from Wiesbaden to Bielefeld by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Wiesbaden and Bielefeld is around 339km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden to Bielefeld is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Wiesbaden and Bielefeld, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wiesbaden and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wiesbaden to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbf and Duisburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, National Express and FlixTrain run train services between Wiesbaden and Bielefeld. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Wiesbaden and Bielefeld. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wiesbaden 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 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 Wiesbaden and Bielefeld. The distance is around 339km (210 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 Wiesbaden to Bielefeld is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Wiesbaden to Bielefeld

Compare travel optionsbetween Wiesbaden and Bielefeld

Transport options from Wiesbaden to Bielefeld
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 30m
€270($270)
every 30 mins437km (272 miles)
Fly to Muenster (FMO), train2h 50m
€205($205)
hourly400km (249 miles)
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), Train3h 5m
€250($250)
hourly399km (248 miles)
Fly to Bremen (BRE), train3h 35m
€305($305)
hourly602km (374 miles)
Fly to Hamburg (HAM), train4h 10m
€240($240)
every 30 mins730km (454 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€115($115)
hourly416km (259 miles)
Train to Bielefeld Hbf4h 35m
€100($100)
3 times a week404km (251 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€45($45)
on demand339km (210 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