What is the best way to travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Bielefeld?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Bielefeld from Cologne/Bonn Airport?
You can reach Bielefeld with just £8 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar2h 10m019:20Cologne/Bonn Airport21:30Bielefeld0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 20/07/2026 19:20:00 to , Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 20/07/2026 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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BlaBlaCar2h 37m001:00Cologne/Bonn Airport03:30Bielefeld0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 01:00:00 to , Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 37m
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BlaBlaCar2h 0m016:00Cologne/Bonn Airport18:00Bielefeld0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 16:00:00 to , Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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BlaBlaCar2h 0m013:00Cologne/Bonn Airport15:00Bielefeld0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 13:00:00 to , Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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BlaBlaCar1h 50m017:00Cologne/Bonn Airport18:50Bielefeld0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 17:00:00 to , Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 10m005:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station08:58BielefeldCentral Station0First ClassA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 05:48:00 to Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 08:58:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m005:51Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station09:33BielefeldCentral Station0First ClassA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 05:51:00 to Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 09:33:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 9m006:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station09:57BielefeldCentral Station0First ClassA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 06:48:00 to Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 09:57:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 9m007:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:57BielefeldCentral Station0First ClassA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 07:48:00 to Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 10:57:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 9m
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FlixBus3h 30m004:05Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station07:35BielefeldBrackwede Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 04:05:00 to Brackwede Train Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus3h 30m004:05Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station07:35BielefeldBrackwede Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 23/07/2026 04:05:00 to Brackwede Train Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 23/07/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus3h 30m004:05Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station07:35BielefeldBrackwede Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 26/07/2026 04:05:00 to Brackwede Train Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Bielefeld?
You can get to Bielefeld from Cologne/Bonn Airport in just 1h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar2h 10m019:20Cologne/Bonn Airport21:30Bielefeld0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 20/07/2026 19:20:00 to , Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 20/07/2026 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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BlaBlaCar1h 50m017:00Cologne/Bonn Airport18:50Bielefeld0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 17:00:00 to , Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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BlaBlaCar2h 0m016:00Cologne/Bonn Airport18:00Bielefeld0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 16:00:00 to , Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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BlaBlaCar2h 0m013:00Cologne/Bonn Airport15:00Bielefeld0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 13:00:00 to , Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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BlaBlaCar2h 19m009:00Cologne/Bonn Airport11:20Bielefeld0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 09:00:00 to , Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 9m006:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station09:57BielefeldCentral Station0First ClassA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 06:48:00 to Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 09:57:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 9m007:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:57BielefeldCentral Station0First ClassA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 07:48:00 to Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 10:57:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 9m008:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station11:57BielefeldCentral Station0First ClassA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 08:48:00 to Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 11:57:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 10m005:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station08:58BielefeldCentral Station0First ClassA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 05:48:00 to Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 08:58:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus3h 30m004:05Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station07:35BielefeldBrackwede Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 21/07/2026 04:05:00 to Brackwede Train Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 21/07/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus3h 30m004:05Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station07:35BielefeldBrackwede Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 23/07/2026 04:05:00 to Brackwede Train Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 23/07/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus3h 30m004:05Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station07:35BielefeldBrackwede Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 26/07/2026 04:05:00 to Brackwede Train Station, Bielefeld (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Bielefeld
What are the most popular stations in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Bielefeld?
In Cologne/Bonn Airport, you will usually depart from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station or Cologne/Bonn Airport - Businesspark Train Station, while in Bielefeld you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Central Station or Brackwede Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bielefeld from Cologne/Bonn Airport? With 3 connections between 2 Bus, Carpool and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Bielefeld, you can pay as low as £8 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Bielefeld in just 1h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cologne/Bonn Airport and Bielefeld are BlaBlaCar, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Bielefeld is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Troisdorf or to Steinhagen, and look at flights from , and landing at Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Bielefeld?
The most popular companies between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Bielefeld, are BlaBlaCar, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Bielefeld
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Bielefeld. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Bielefeld
How can I reach Bielefeld from Cologne/Bonn Airport?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus, Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Bielefeld from Cologne/Bonn Airport.
How far is Bielefeld from Cologne/Bonn Airport?
The distance between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Bielefeld is 161.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Bielefeld?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 27 kgs, and a flight 40 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Bielefeld?
You can get to Bielefeld with just £8 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Bielefeld?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bielefeld in just 1h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Bielefeld
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Bielefeld. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
