How to get from Bielefeld Brackwede to Cologne
- 159 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 41m
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bielefeld Brackwede to Cologne: bus. The two cities are about 159 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.
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159 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Sep 21 | 3h 41m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Reading date not recorded | 3h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Sep 213h 41m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€15Reading date not recorded3h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bielefeld Brackwede to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bielefeld Brackwede → Cologne Airport CGNbus
FlixBus·3h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Bielefeld Brackwede to Cologne
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:05 and the last at 21:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 04:05 | 21:10 |
All departures
- 04:05
- 20:00
- 20:10
- 21:00
- 21:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Train· 2h 13m€10Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 21
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBielefeld Brackwede-Cologne Airport CGNBook →NordWestBahnBielefeld Brackwede-OsnabrückBook →
Deutsche BahnOsnabrück-CologneBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bielefeld Brackwede to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bielefeld Brackwede to Cologne Airport CGN, about 3h 25m. In total it's roughly €15 over 3h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Bielefeld Brackwede to Cologne: common questions
When is the first bus from Bielefeld Brackwede to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:05 and the last at 21:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bielefeld Brackwede to Cologne?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 04:05 and 21:10.
How far is Cologne from Bielefeld Brackwede?
About 159 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Bielefeld Brackwede to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bielefeld Brackwede 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026