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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Eisenbahnstraße | CheapestFastest |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Bielefeld
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$15 - US$111 | Average Duration3h 30m | 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
| Average PriceUS$10 - US$93 | Average Duration2h 18m | 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Cheapest | ||
Carpool | Average PriceUS$11 - US$24 | Average Duration2h | 18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to BielefeldAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bielefeld. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just US$11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Cologne to Bielefeld: Trip Overview
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Based on 10252 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$15
BlaBlaBus Cologne Bielefeld recent customer reviews
Bus was late unfortunately, drivers were stressed, pushy and driving uncomfortably. Pleating heavyly smelling food.
Felix P.
The driver was impatient with me because I cannot speak German
Miriam G.
Cologne to Bielefeld Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Bielefeld
What is the travel distance from Cologne to Bielefeld?
The distance covered from Cologne to Bielefeld is 164 km (102 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Bielefeld?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Brackwede Bielefeld - Busbanhof, in Bielefeld.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bielefeld was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of US$15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Bielefeld, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$15 to US$23 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bielefeld based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$15 which is on 2025-08-28.
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