Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for 17 Jun

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£31

Fastest journey

3 h 19 m

Average duration

5 h 10 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

214 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Bielefeld for Frankfurt am Main every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .

The slowest trains will take 10 h 53 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.

Deutsche Bahn
20:284h52
Bielefeld
01:20Frankfurt am Main
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixTrain
07:4010h53
Bielefeld
18:33Frankfurt am Main
£251One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
07:253h24
Bielefeld
10:49Frankfurt am Main
£251One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
08:383h22
Bielefeld
12:00Frankfurt am Main
£391One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
08:293h19
Bielefeld
11:48Frankfurt am Main
£501One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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£22

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6h 43m

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6h 13m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main

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Trains from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance
213 km
Average train duration
5h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
16
Fastest train
3h 19m
First train
06:59
Last train
22:23
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn and National Express trains Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main

Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn and National Express trains will get you between Bielefeld and Frankfurt am Main from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main train.

Train information from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 26 min
  • Cheapest Price: £15
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main train

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Important Stations and Airports in Bielefeld and Frankfurt am Main

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Frankfurt am Main
The major train station for departures in Bielefeld is Bielefeld Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bielefeld Hbf for your trip from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main.
Amenities at train station
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LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 06:30 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 06:30 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 06:30 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 06:30 - 19:00
  • Friday: 06:30 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 08:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's
  • Mexims
  • Entrada
  • Lokma
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wali
  • Altstadt Hotel Bielefeld
  • Hotel Stadt Bremen
  • Bielefelder Hof
The major train station for arrivals in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Bielefeld.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
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Distance to city center
10 km
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Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Käfer's
  • McDonald's
  • Asia Snack Box
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
  • Hilton Frankfurt Airport
  • Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Shower
Shower
  • Cost €6
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
  • Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
  • Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
Public transport options for Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf
  • S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Burger King
  • Ciao Bella
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Crepes de France Express
  • dean&david
  • Starbucks
  • Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
  • McDonald's
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Cristall
  • Grand Hotel Empire
  • Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

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