Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£6

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£16

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

45 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

47 m

Trains on 19 Sept

16

Distance

93 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

On Sat 19 Sept, we found 16 trains from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf, including 16 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .

The slowest trains will take 49 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.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:351h03
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:38Bielefeld Hbf
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    17:351h04
    Dortmund Hbf
    18:39Bielefeld Hbf
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    13:351h05
    Dortmund Hbf
    14:40Bielefeld Hbf
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2443
    8:280h50
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:18Bielefeld Hbf
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2349
    22:280h50
    Dortmund Hbf
    23:18Bielefeld Hbf
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 93 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£14

Average Price

£9

Average Price

Cheapest

£15

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 30m

Average total duration

2h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 5m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf is a coach with an average price of £9.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf costing on average £14.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf is by train with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to Bielefeld Hbf take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dortmund Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 13m faster (52m by train vs 1h 5m by car) and roughly £1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£14 vs £15). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 545
Delayed
8:36 9:47Dortmund Hbf
0h45
9:20 9:20Bielefeld Hbf
0 changesdirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain13:35 Dortmund Hbf
1h05
14:40 Bielefeld Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain17:35 Dortmund Hbf
1h04
18:39 Bielefeld Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 643
On time
17:47 Dortmund Hbf
0h45
18:32 Bielefeld Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2043
On time
18:27 Dortmund Hbf
0h51
19:18 Bielefeld Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 945
On time
18:48 Dortmund Hbf
0h48
19:36 Bielefeld Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 645
On time
19:47 Dortmund Hbf
0h47
20:34 Bielefeld Hbf
0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 September
Deutsche BahnIC 2443
On time
8:28 Dortmund Hbf
0h50
9:18 Bielefeld Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 845
On time
8:47 Dortmund Hbf
0h49
9:36 Bielefeld Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1545
On time
9:10 Dortmund Hbf
0h53
10:03 Bielefeld Hbf
0 changesdirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain9:35 Dortmund Hbf
1h03
10:38 Bielefeld Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 545
On time
9:47 Dortmund Hbf
0h45
10:32 Bielefeld Hbf
0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf

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Trains from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:43, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 40m.

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
Distance
93 km
Average train duration
52m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
40m
First train
1:43
Last train
20:28
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
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

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn trains will get you between Dortmund Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
20m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£6
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixTrain Duration
1h 6m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
£4
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration
44m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Price
£29
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
11 a day

Eurobahn

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Eurobahn Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Eurobahn Price
£29
Eurobahn frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £14.
The train journey from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf covers a distance of 93 km and takes approximately 40m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf is 93 km.
The first train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf leaves at 1:43.
The last train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf departs at 20:28.
Trains from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Dortmund Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
To get from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf is by train, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf is not particularly known for its scenic views, as it mainly passes through urban and industrial areas with limited picturesque landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf is feasible. The journey takes 40m, covering 93 km, with trains running 4 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Dortmund Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf

Most Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf trains use the Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Dortmund Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Dortmund
Arrival train stations in Bielefeld
Dortmund HbfDortmund Hbf, Königswall 15, 44137 DortmundWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Dortmund Hbf from Dortmund city centre

BusNe13, Ne12, Ne3, 460, 453 · 3m · every ~10 min

Dortmund Hbf train station facilities and services

Dortmund 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 and drink

Food options include: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.

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