How much does a train ticket cost from Bielefeld to Essen?

The cheapest train tickets from Bielefeld to Essen start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bielefeld to Essen?

The average train journey time from Bielefeld to Essen is 1h 23m, covering a distance of 74 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 7m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Bielefeld to Essen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bielefeld to Essen?

The earliest train from Bielefeld to Essen departs at 06:41. And the latest train departs at 19:28.

Which is the best train operator from Bielefeld to Essen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bielefeld to Essen?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bielefeld to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bielefeld to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Bielefeld to Essen from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Bielefeld to Essen on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:25	Eisenbahnstraße	1h 23m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Train	15:25	Eisenbahnstraße	1h 23m	16:48	HBF	No tags
Train	19:25	Eisenbahnstraße	1h 23m	20:48	HBF	No tags
Train	15:25	Eisenbahnstraße	1h 23m	16:48	HBF	No tags
Train	19:25	Eisenbahnstraße	1h 23m	20:48	HBF	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bielefeld to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

298 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£26 - £26	Average duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £26	Average duration1h 23m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £13	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bielefeld and Essen?

Bielefeld

A
Brackwede Bielefeld - Busbanhof
Eisenbahnstraße 39, 33647 Bielefeld, Germany
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Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/518 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,587 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bielefeld to Essen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Bielefeld to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Bielefeld to Essen start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bielefeld to Essen?
The average train journey time from Bielefeld to Essen is 1h 23m, covering a distance of 74 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 7m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Bielefeld to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bielefeld to Essen?
The earliest train from Bielefeld to Essen departs at 06:41. And the latest train departs at 19:28.
Which is the best train operator from Bielefeld to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bielefeld to Essen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bielefeld to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bielefeld to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.