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Kunsthalle Bielefeld
Major art museum focused on 20th- and 21st-century works, set in a notable red-brick building near the old town.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Bielefeld is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Bielefeld will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
On Fri 13 Nov, we found 34 trains from Berlin to Bielefeld, including 27 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 336 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Berlin to Bielefeld run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 336 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 336 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Berlin to Bielefeld.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Bielefeld trains for today, Thursday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 848 | Delayed 11:45 12:39Berlin Hbf | 3h41 | 15:23 15:23Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 546 | On time 13:32 Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 17:23 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
73774 · ICE 546 | On time 13:34 Berlin-Charlottenburg | 3h49 | 17:23 Bielefeld Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 556 | On time 13:41 Berlin Hbf | 3h50 | 17:31 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 846 | Delayed 13:40 14:38Berlin Hbf | 3h42 | 17:34 17:34Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 15:19 Berlin Hbf | 4h02 | 19:21 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 15:26 Berlin Südkreuz station | 3h55 | 19:21 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 544 | On time 15:32 Berlin Hbf | 3h52 | 19:24 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
73778 · ICE 544 | On time 15:34 Berlin-Charlottenburg | 3h50 | 19:24 Bielefeld Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1540 | On time 23:51 Berlin Hbf | 4h09 | 4:00 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 646 | On time 3:23 Berlin Hbf | 3h58 | 7:21 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 946 | On time 4:36 Berlin Hbf | 3h44 | 8:20 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 644 | On time 5:32 Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 9:23 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 654 | On time 5:41 Berlin Hbf | 3h50 | 9:31 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 944 | On time 6:39 Berlin Hbf | 3h41 | 10:20 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 7:24 Berlin Hbf | 3h57 | 11:21 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 7:32 Berlin Südkreuz station | 3h49 | 11:21 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 642 | On time 7:32 Berlin Hbf | 3h52 | 11:24 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
73762 · ICE 642 | On time 7:34 Berlin-Charlottenburg | 3h50 | 11:24 Bielefeld Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 652 | On time 7:41 Berlin Hbf | 3h50 | 11:31 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 942 | On time 8:38 Berlin Hbf | 3h42 | 12:20 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 640 | On time 9:32 Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 13:23 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
73766 · ICE 640 | On time 9:34 Berlin-Charlottenburg | 3h49 | 13:23 Bielefeld Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 940 | On time 10:39 Berlin Hbf | 3h41 | 14:20 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:03 Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h18 | 15:21 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:19 Berlin Hbf | 4h02 | 15:21 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 548 | On time 11:32 Berlin Hbf | 3h52 | 15:24 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
73770 · ICE 548 | On time 11:34 Berlin-Charlottenburg | 3h50 | 15:24 Bielefeld Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 558 | On time 11:41 Berlin Hbf | 3h50 | 15:31 Bielefeld Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum focused on 20th- and 21st-century works, set in a notable red-brick building near the old town.
Regional history museum in a former spinning mill, covering city life, industry and daily culture in an atmospheric industrial space.
Museum and educational site in a former factory, showing Bielefeld’s linen industry and working life in the Ravensberger Park area.
Former industrial quarter turned cultural park with historic brick architecture, museums, event spaces and pleasant open walking areas.
Historic market square at the heart of the old town, lined with gabled buildings and often used for events and seasonal markets.
Popular ridge-top walking area in the Teutoburg Forest with woodland paths, viewpoints and direct access towards Sparrenburg.
Westphalian rye bread baked very slowly until dark and dense. It is a regional staple in Ostwestfalen and traditionally served with ham, cheese or butter.
Hearty Westphalian ham, usually dry-cured and lightly smoked. It is a classic local speciality often paired with pumpernickel in the region.
A robust broth with beef, vegetables and marrow bones, traditionally finished with egg custard or marrow. It is a well-known Sunday and festive soup in Westphalia.
Well-known restaurant with Mediterranean and German influences, valued for reliable cooking and a smart yet relaxed ambience.
Elegant fine-dining restaurant known for seasonal modern cuisine and polished service in a refined city-centre setting.
Popular casual spot for solid regional fare and schnitzel-style dishes in an unfussy, welcoming setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels, dining and local transport are usually a little cheaper than in Berlin, Munich or Hamburg, making Bielefeld fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is not usually included. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés for good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Bielefeld by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bielefeld, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Bielefeld trains use the Berlin Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Brackwede. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Bielefeld train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Bielefeld Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Mexims, Entrada, Lokma
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld Hbf. ATMs are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Information desks are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Wali, Altstadt Hotel Bielefeld, Hotel Stadt Bremen, Bielefelder Hof.
Brackwede is 4 km from Bielefeld city centre. Public transport options include:
Brackwede has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Brackwede.
Ticket office support is available at Brackwede. Information desks are available at Brackwede.
Luggage storage is available at Brackwede. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brackwede: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brackwede: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brackwede.
Bielefeld-Senne is 7 km from Bielefeld city centre. Public transport options include:
Bielefeld-Senne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Wölke, Tebie Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld-Senne. ATMs are available at Bielefeld-Senne.
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld-Senne. Information desks are available at Bielefeld-Senne.
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld-Senne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bielefeld-Senne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bielefeld-Senne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld-Senne.
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