How to get from Bielefeld to Cologne
- 163 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
20h 42m
4 transfers
Bus + Train
€75
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bielefeld to Cologne: bus, train. The two cities are about 163 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
163 km
Bielefeld to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bielefeld → Bremen AirportbusRegional connection·3h 05m
- 2Bremen Airport → DelmenhorstbusLocal bus·45m
- 3Delmenhorst → Rotterdam Centralbus
FlixBus·5h 50m - 4Rotterdam Central → DüsseldorfbusFlixBus·3h 50m
- 5Düsseldorf → Colognetrain
Deutsche Bahn·38m
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Ticket prices on this route
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- Train· 2h 13m€10Book
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusDelmenhorst-Rotterdam Central, Rotterdam Central-DüsseldorfBook →Deutsche BahnDüsseldorf-CologneBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bielefeld to Cologne works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Bielefeld to Bremen, about 3h 5m. Transfer in Bremen and continue by Local bus bus on to Delmenhorst (45 min). Transfer in Delmenhorst and continue by FlixBus bus on to Rotterdam Central (5h 50m). Transfer in Rotterdam Central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Düsseldorf (3h 50m). Transfer in Düsseldorf and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Cologne (38 min). In total it's roughly €75 over 20h 42m, 4 transfers.
Bielefeld to Cologne: common questions
Is there a bus from Bielefeld to Cologne?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Bielefeld to Cologne?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Cologne from Bielefeld?
About 163 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Bielefeld to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026