These transportation options in Bielefeld might help your romantic trip get off to a smooth start: To get to Bielefeld, you can fly into Paderborn (PAD-Paderborn - Lippstadt), which is the closest major airport, located 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from the city center. Make your way to Bielefeld Central Station for metro transit. If you’d like to explore more of the area, ride aboard a train from Bielefeld Ost Station, Bielefeld Brackwede Station, or Oldentrup Station.