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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern

Composite routes from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern

Cheapest
3 h 8 min
Car
337 km.
from $18

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$33.08
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Kaiserslautern
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$17.81

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$343.51

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$33.08

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.90–$82.70

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.53–$34.35
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.81–$36.90
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$35.62
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.89–$57.25

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.54–$25.45
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln-Muelheim
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$35.62
Train from Koeln-Muelheim to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.36–$30.53

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17
Train from Kobern-Gondorf Bf to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$36.90–$52.16

vlexx

Phone:
+49 6731 999 27-27
Email:
Website:
vlexx.de/
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.26–$41.98

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern is to bus which costs $31.52 - $43.48 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Kaiserslautern?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Kaiserslautern station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Kaiserslautern central train station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Kaiserslautern?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern?

The distance between Dortmund and Kaiserslautern is 418 km. The road distance is 331.6 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $76.09 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Kaiserslautern bus from?

Dortmund to Kaiserslautern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Kaiserslautern train from?

Dortmund to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $76.09 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $43.48 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Dortmund to Kaiserslautern bus arrive?

Dortmund to Kaiserslautern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Dortmund to Kaiserslautern train arrive?

Dortmund to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Kaiserslautern is 332 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern?

Book your Dortmund to Kaiserslautern train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern?

Book your Dortmund to Kaiserslautern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kaiserslautern?

There are 325+ hotels available in Kaiserslautern. Prices start at $40.58 per night.
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