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251 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Rotterdam to Dortmund

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Cheapest
By car (251 km)
2 h 29 min
251 km.
from $13
Other
Rideshare
2 h 29 min
251 km.
from $9.55
Bus, Train
3 h 29 min
210 km.
from $40.25
Train
4 h
210 km.
from $90.13
Train, Plane
3 h 14 min
210 km.
from $313.27
Train via Arnhem
4 h 8 min
210 km.
from $87.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.76–$38.22

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.83–$17.84
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$21.66

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$955.61

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.66–$54.79
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$29.31
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.21–$59.88
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$42.05

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.40–$76.45
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$82.82

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.58–$34.40
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$33.13
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.13–$36.95
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.95–$42.05

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.02–$20.39
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.84–$25.48

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.84–$25.48

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.48–$8.28

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.03

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.02–$20.39
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.84–$26.76

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund is to bus which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Dortmund?

The distance between Rotterdam and Dortmund is 268 km. The road distance is 253 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 29m and costs $14.13 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Dortmund bus from?

Rotterdam to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Dortmund train from?

Rotterdam to Dortmund train services, operated by NS, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund is to train which takes 4h and costs $39.13 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Dortmund bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Dortmund?

It is currently 18:18 at both, Rotterdam and Dortmund.

Where does the Rotterdam to Dortmund train arrive?

Rotterdam to Dortmund train services, operated by NS, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Dortmund is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Rotterdam to Dortmund.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Dortmund train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Dortmund bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Dortmund. Prices start at $42.41 per night.
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