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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a flight costs an average of £459.
Distance: 278 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£66 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £459 Average Price | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Rotterdam:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Rotterdam costing on average £66.
A coach is £422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Rotterdam costing on average £459.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Coach takes on average 7h 5m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (4h 5m by train vs 4h 9m by car). Tickets start at around £66 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Rotterdam from Bielefeld by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Rotterdam is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rotterdam are The Hague, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Delft and Leiden. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rotterdam on Omio.
The Hague is known as the seat of the Dutch government and a centre of international law. Its elegant streets, notable museums and the beach at Scheveningen give the city a formal yet relaxed character.
Amsterdam is known for its canals, gabled houses and strong artistic heritage. Its compact centre mixes historic streets with a relaxed, bike-friendly atmosphere.
Utrecht is known for its canal wharves, medieval centre and the Dom Tower above a lively old city. Its large student population gives historic streets, cafés and museums an energetic but relaxed feel.
Delft is known for its blue-and-white pottery, canal-lined old centre and its connection to Vermeer. Historic churches and a strong TU Delft student presence give the city a calm but lively character.
Leiden is a compact canal city shaped by its historic university, museums and links to Rembrandt. Its gabled streets, courtyards and calm waters give it an academic, lived-in character.
Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bielefeld to Rotterdam.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Rotterdam:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Rotterdam costing on average £66.
A coach is £422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Rotterdam costing on average £459.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Coach takes on average 7h 5m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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