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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Bielefeld
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Bielefeld is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Bielefeld will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cologne for Bielefeld on Thu, Dec 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 18 the direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Thu, Dec 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 164 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€17 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Bielefeld bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Bielefeld buses for today, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9:15 PM Cologne | 9h20 | 6:35 AM Bielefeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:35 PM Cologne | 9h10 | 6:45 AM Bielefeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, December 18 | |||||
| 7:00 AM Cologne | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Bielefeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 AM Cologne | 1h50 | 9:20 AM Bielefeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Bus from Cologne to Bielefeld
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Buses from Cologne to Bielefeld run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 164 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 164 km |
Average bus duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 03:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Cologne to BielefeldYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Bielefeld with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Bielefeld
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Bielefeld by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bielefeld, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Cologne, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB. When arriving in Bielefeld, you can end your route in coach stations like Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede, Bielefeld, Bahnhof and Bielefeld.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede, located 3.3 miles (5.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Bielefeld
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Parking
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
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Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
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