How to travel from Wurzburg to Bielefeld, Germany

The distance between Wurzburg and Bielefeld is around 329km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wurzburg 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.

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

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Bielefeld Hbf.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bielefeld.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance329km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wurzburg and Bielefeld

There are several options for getting from Wurzburg to Bielefeld by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Wurzburg and Bielefeld is around 329km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (166 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Wurzburg and Bielefeld by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wurzburg to Bielefeld is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Wurzburg and Bielefeld, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wurzburg and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wurzburg to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hannover Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, WestfalenBahn GmbH, FlixTrain, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH, Abellio, TRI Train Rental GmbH, NordWestBahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH run train services between Wurzburg 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wurzburg and Bielefeld. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wurzburg to Bielefeld. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanover central bus station and Hannover Kröpcke. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de, EuroClub and East West Eurolines run regular bus services between Wurzburg and Bielefeld. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wurzburg to Bielefeld. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 Wurzburg and Bielefeld. The distance is around 329km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wurzburg to Bielefeld is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wurzburg and Bielefeld

Transport options from Wurzburg to Bielefeld
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 10m
€115($115)
hourly435km (270 miles)
Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe3h 20m
€50($50)
every 3 hours331km (206 miles)
Train via Fulda Bahnhof4h 15m
€35($35)
every 3 hours355km (220 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€300($300)
every 30 mins536km (333 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€89($89)
once daily480km (298 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€44($44)
on demand329km (205 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