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The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Bielefeld

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

€33

Average price

€80

Fastest journey

4 h 1 m

Average duration

4 h 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

251 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Amsterdam to Bielefeld will cost around €80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Bielefeld without transferring at least once.

IC 3545 · 20085 · 10147 · ICE 943
12:56 PM4h40
Amsterdam Zuid
5:36 PMBielefeld Hbf
€331One-way
3 transfers
IC 3145 · 32249 · 20085 · 10147
12:41 PM4h55
Amsterdam Zuid
5:36 PMBielefeld Hbf
€591One-way
4 transfers
IC 745 · RE RS23 · 20375
1:11 PM4h36
Amsterdam Zuid
5:47 PMBielefeld Hbf
€731One-way
2 transfers
ICD 1847 · IC 1747 · 20375
1:16 PM4h31
Amsterdam Zuid
5:47 PMBielefeld Hbf
€731One-way
2 transfers
ICD 1831 · IC 1731 · 20367
9:16 AM4h31
Amsterdam Zuid
1:47 PMBielefeld Hbf
€731One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Bielefeld

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €190.

Distance: 251 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€69 Average price	€31 Average price Cheapest	€333 Average price
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Amsterdam to Bielefeld train times

The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Bielefeld trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 3137 · 32241 · 20081 · 10139	10:41 AM Amsterdam Zuid	4h55	3:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf	4 transfers
IC 1537 · IC 1739 · 20371	11:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal	4h47	3:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
IC 737 · IC 17939 · 20371	11:11 AM Amsterdam Zuid	4h36	3:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
ICD 1839 · IC 1739 · 20371	11:16 AM Amsterdam Zuid	4h31	3:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 147 · 89653	12:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal	4h13	4:13 PM Bielefeld Hbf	1 transfer
IC 3145 · 32249 · 20085 · 10147	12:41 PM Amsterdam Zuid	4h55	5:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf	4 transfers
IC 1545 · IC 1747 · 20375	12:59 PM Amsterdam Centraal	4h48	5:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
IC 745 · IC 17947 · 20375	1:11 PM Amsterdam Zuid	4h36	5:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
ICD 1847 · IC 1747 · 20375	1:16 PM Amsterdam Zuid	4h31	5:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 149 · 89657	2:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal	4h13	6:13 PM Bielefeld Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 127 · ICE 643	2:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal	3h59	6:32 PM Bielefeld Hbf	1 transfer
IC 3153 · 32257 · 20089 · 10155	2:41 PM Amsterdam Zuid	4h55	7:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf	4 transfers
IC 1553 · IC 1755 · 20379	2:59 PM Amsterdam Centraal	4h48	7:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
IC 753 · IC 17955 · 20379	3:11 PM Amsterdam Zuid	4h36	7:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
ICD 1855 · IC 1755 · 20379	3:16 PM Amsterdam Zuid	4h31	7:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 241 · 89661	On time 4:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal	4h13	8:13 PM Bielefeld Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 129 · ICE 645	4:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal	4h01	8:34 PM Bielefeld Hbf	1 transfer
IC 3161 · 32265 · 20093 · 10163	On time 4:41 PM Amsterdam Zuid	4h55	9:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf	4 transfers
IC 1561 · IC 1763 · 20383	5:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal	4h47	9:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
IC 761 · IC 17963 · 20383	5:11 PM Amsterdam Zuid	4h36	9:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
ICD 1863 · IC 1763 · 20383	5:16 PM Amsterdam Zuid	4h31	9:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 243+75186	On time 6:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal	4h53	10:53 PM Bielefeld Hbf	1 transfer
IC 1565 · IC 1767 · 20385 · Bus RB61	6:03 PM Amsterdam Centraal	5h20	11:23 PM Bielefeld Hbf	3 transfers
IC 765 · IC 17967 · 20385 · Bus RB61	6:11 PM Amsterdam Zuid	5h12	11:23 PM Bielefeld Hbf	3 transfers
ICD 1867 · IC 1767 · 20385 · Bus RB61	6:16 PM Amsterdam Zuid	5h07	11:23 PM Bielefeld Hbf	3 transfers
ICE 221 · IC 2349	On time 6:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal	4h58	11:31 PM Bielefeld Hbf	1 transfer
IC 1569 · IC 1771 · 20387 · Bus RB61	7:03 PM Amsterdam Centraal	5h20	12:23 AM Bielefeld Hbf	3 transfers
IC 769 · RE RS23 · 20387 · Bus RB61	7:11 PM Amsterdam Zuid	5h12	12:23 AM Bielefeld Hbf	3 transfers
ICD 1871 · IC 1771 · 20387 · Bus RB61	7:16 PM Amsterdam Zuid	5h07	12:23 AM Bielefeld Hbf	3 transfers
IC 1573 · IC 1775 · 20389 · Bus RB61	8:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal	5h23	1:23 AM Bielefeld Hbf	3 transfers
IC 773 · RE RS23 · 20389 · Bus RB61	8:11 PM Amsterdam Zuid	5h12	1:23 AM Bielefeld Hbf	3 transfers
ICD 1875 · IC 1775 · 20389 · Bus RB61	8:16 PM Amsterdam Zuid	5h07	1:23 AM Bielefeld Hbf	3 transfers
IC 60403 · ICE 1541	On time 9:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal	4h55	1:56 AM Bielefeld Hbf	1 transfer
IC 3079 · 26841 · Bus RB69+20043	9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal	7h17	4:41 AM Bielefeld Hbf	3 transfers
IC 3579 · IC 3079 · 26841 · Bus RB69	9:26 PM Amsterdam Zuid	7h15	4:41 AM Bielefeld Hbf	4 transfers
IC 3129 · 32233 · 20077 · 10131	On time 8:41 AM Amsterdam Zuid	4h55	1:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf	4 transfers
IC 729 · IC 1731 · 20367	8:57 AM Amsterdam Centraal	4h50	1:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
ICD 1831 · IC 1731 · 20367	9:16 AM Amsterdam Zuid	4h31	1:47 PM Bielefeld Hbf	2 transfers
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Why should you book Amsterdam to Bielefeld trains with Omio?

Deutsche Bahn as well as VIAS Rail GmbH or Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) offer trains services from Amsterdam to Bielefeld.

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Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Deutsche Bahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of VIAS Rail GmbH or Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to find the best option for your trip from Amsterdam to Bielefeld.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Bielefeld

Netherlands

Germany

Trains from Amsterdam to Bielefeld run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 3h 52m.

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

Bus from €16

Distance

251 km

Average train duration

3h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

€21

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 52m

First train

12:07 AM

Last train

11:12 PM

Cheapest Month

May

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Tue

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

35 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €16

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Amsterdam to Bielefeld trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Amsterdam and Bielefeld from €16. 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 Duration

3h 52m

Cheapest Price

€25

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

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VIAS Rail GmbH

About

VIAS Rail GmbH is a German rail service company based in Frankfurt, operating passenger rail services in the states of Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and North Rhine-Westphalia. The name \VIAS\" is derived from the Latin word \"via\" (way) and \"S\" for service. VIAS Rail GmbH operates numerous regional train lines, including services on the Odenwald Railway network and lines in the Rhein-Main Gebiet. They utilize various train types, such as Bombardier Itino and Stadler FLIRT vehicles. The company is a subsidiary of the RATH Group."

Luggage & cancellation policy

VIAS Rail GmbH frequency

2 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to fare conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled services

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Snack and beverage service available

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for additional fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

Quiet zone

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 54m

Cheapest Price

€122

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency

10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam to Bielefeld

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam 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.

Cheap train tickets from Amsterdam to Bielefeld can start from as little as €21 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Amsterdam to Bielefeld is €69; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Amsterdam to Bielefeld is 3h 52m to travel the 251 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Amsterdam to Bielefeld leaves at 12:07 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Amsterdam to Bielefeld leaves at 11:12 PM.

There are 9 trains a day from Amsterdam to Bielefeld which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Amsterdam to Bielefeld, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) for the best way to get you to Bielefeld. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Amsterdam and Bielefeld and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Bielefeld from Amsterdam is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 52m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Amsterdam to Bielefeld is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Bielefeld including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Amsterdam to Bielefeld

Most Amsterdam to Bielefeld trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Bielefeld Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Bielefeld-Senne. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Bielefeld train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Amsterdam

Arrival train stations in Bielefeld

Which Amsterdam station do trains to Bielefeld leave from?

Trains from Amsterdam to Bielefeld leave from Amsterdam Centraal. The station is 1 km from Amsterdam city centre at Stationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Amsterdam CentraalStationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Amsterdam Centraal from Amsterdam city centre

BusN87, N85, N88 · 6m · €1 · every ~2 min

Tram17, 2, 24 · 4m · €1 · every ~48 min

Subway52 · 1m · €1 · every ~28 min

Amsterdam Centraal train station facilities and services

Amsterdam Centraal 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 and drink

Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.

More about Amsterdam Centraal

Amsterdam ZuidParnassusweg 819, 1082 LZ Amsterdam, Netherlands+31 20 624 1111 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Amsterdam Zuid from Amsterdam city centre

Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:

Tram5 · 18m · €2 · every ~12 min

Subway52 · 8m · €2 · every ~28 min

Amsterdam Zuid train station facilities and services

Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.