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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Balve is to drive which costs €6 - €10 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Balve is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €6 - €10.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Balve?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Balve. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Balve, Bahnhof via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Balve?

The distance between Dortmund and Balve is 49 km. The road distance is 44.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Balve without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €16 - €24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Dortmund to Balve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Balve train from?

Dortmund to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Where does the Dortmund to Balve train arrive?

Dortmund to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Balve?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Balve is 45 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Dortmund to Balve.

Where can I stay near Balve?

There are 577+ hotels available in Balve.

Dortmund to Balve - 4 ways to travel via train, line 132 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Balve by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Fröndenberg, Bahnhoftrain Re57
2. Take the train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof to Balve, Bahnhoftrain Rb54
1h 39m
€16–23
Drive 44.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dortmund to Balvecar 44.6 km
52 min
€7–10
Train, line 132 bus
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Fröndenberg, Bahnhoftrain Re57
2. Take the bus from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof P+R to Balve, Abzw. Bahnhofbus 132
2h 11m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dortmund to Balvetaxi 44.6 km
52 min
€120–160

Dortmund to Balve by train

102Weekly Trains

1h 39mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.9 km
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Balve, Germany?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Balve, Bahnhof via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof in around 1h 39m.

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