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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Elten is to bus which costs €14 - €24 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Elten is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Elten?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Elten. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Emmerich-Elten via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Elten?

The distance between Dortmund and Elten is 129 km. The road distance is 117.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Elten without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €24 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Dortmund to Elten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Elten train from?

Dortmund to Elten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Elten?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Elten is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €24 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €24 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Dortmund to Elten train arrive?

Dortmund to Elten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Elten?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Elten is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Dortmund to Elten.

Where can I stay near Elten?

There are 683+ hotels available in Elten.

Dortmund to Elten - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Elten by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...
2h 11m
€24–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 40m
€14–23
Drive 117.5 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Eltencar 117.5 km
1h 3m
€21–31
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...
2h 13m
€22–43

Dortmund to Elten by train

216Weekly Trains

2h 11mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.9 km
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Emmerich-Elten via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Arnhem Centraal Station once daily, and the journey takes 1h 41m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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