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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bielefeld to Berlin
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€20
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€66
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 17
36
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bielefeld to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bielefeld to Berlin will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 36 trains from Bielefeld to Berlin, including 36 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 336 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.
FlixTrain6:41 PM2h29Bielefeld Hbf9:10 PMBerlin Spandau€201One-way0 transfers- FlixTrain6:41 PM2h53Bielefeld Hbf9:34 PMBerlin Südkreuz station€201One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain6:41 PM2h39Bielefeld Hbf9:20 PMBerlin Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain10:40 AM2h30Bielefeld Hbf1:10 PMBerlin Spandau€211One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain10:40 AM2h40Bielefeld Hbf1:20 PMBerlin Hbf€211One-way0 transfers
ICE 154510:05 AM2h26Bielefeld Hbf12:31 PMBerlin Spandau€801One-way0 transfers- ICE 15438:05 AM2h26Bielefeld Hbf10:31 AMBerlin Spandau€701One-way0 transfers
- ICE 154712:05 PM2h26Bielefeld Hbf2:31 PMBerlin Spandau€801One-way0 transfers
- ICE 15494:05 PM2h26Bielefeld Hbf6:31 PMBerlin Spandau€701One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain2:42 PM2h28Bielefeld Hbf5:10 PMBerlin Spandau€211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bielefeld to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €158.
Distance: 336 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€39 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €158 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Berlin:
A bus is €0.33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Berlin costing on average €39.
A bus is €119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Berlin costing on average €158.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Live departures
Bielefeld to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Bielefeld to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 541 | On time 6:36 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h34 | 9:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 843 | On time 7:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h34 | 10:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1543 | On time 8:05 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h26 | 10:31 AM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 553 | On time 8:27 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 10:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 543 | On time 8:36 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h34 | 11:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 845 | On time 9:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h34 | 12:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1545 | On time 10:05 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h26 | 12:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 555 | On time 10:27 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 12:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 545 | On time 10:34 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h36 | 1:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 10:40 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h30 | 1:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 10:40 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h40 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 10:40 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h51 | 1:31 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 847 | On time 11:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h34 | 2:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1547 | On time 12:05 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h26 | 2:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 557 | On time 12:27 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 2:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 547 | On time 12:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h34 | 3:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 849 | On time 1:38 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h34 | 4:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 559 | On time 2:27 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 4:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 549 | On time 2:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h34 | 5:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 2:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h55 | 5:37 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 2:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 5:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 2:42 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h38 | 5:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 941 | On time 3:38 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h34 | 6:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1549 | On time 4:05 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h26 | 6:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 651 | On time 4:27 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 6:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 641 | On time 4:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h36 | 7:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 943 | On time 5:38 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h35 | 8:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 653 | On time 6:27 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 8:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 643 | On time 6:34 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h36 | 9:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 6:41 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h29 | 9:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 6:41 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h53 | 9:34 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 6:41 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h39 | 9:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 945 | On time 7:38 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h34 | 10:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 655 | On time 8:27 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h28 | 10:55 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 645 | On time 8:36 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h34 | 11:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 947 | On time 9:38 PM Bielefeld Hbf | 2h43 | 12:21 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bielefeld to Berlin
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Trains from Bielefeld to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 336 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 336 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Bielefeld to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Bielefeld and Berlin from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FlixTrain
WestfalenBahn
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Bielefeld to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bielefeld to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bielefeld to Berlin
Most Bielefeld to Berlin trains use the Bielefeld Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Bielefeld and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bielefeld station do trains to Berlin leave from?
Getting to Bielefeld Hbf from Bielefeld city centre
Bielefeld Hbf train station facilities and services
Bielefeld 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: McDonald's, Mexims, Entrada, Lokma
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld Hbf. ATMs are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Information desks are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wali, Altstadt Hotel Bielefeld, Hotel Stadt Bremen, Bielefelder Hof.
Getting to Bielefeld-Senne from Bielefeld city centre
Bielefeld-Senne is 7 km from Bielefeld city centre. Public transport options include:
Bielefeld-Senne train station facilities and services
Bielefeld-Senne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wölke, Tebie Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld-Senne. ATMs are available at Bielefeld-Senne.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld-Senne. Information desks are available at Bielefeld-Senne.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld-Senne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bielefeld-Senne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bielefeld-Senne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld-Senne.
Which Berlin station do trains from Bielefeld arrive at?
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
Berlin Hbf 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: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Getting to Berlin Spandau from Berlin city centre
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services
Berlin Spandau 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: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Südkreuz 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: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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