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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Limerick is to train and fly and bus which costs €80 - €250 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Limerick is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 51m and costs €80 - €250.

How far is it from Dortmund to Limerick?

The distance between Dortmund and Limerick is 1181 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Limerick without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 11h and costs €120 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Dortmund to Limerick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dortmund and Limerick?

Limerick is 1h behind Dortmund. It is currently 9:21 AM in Dortmund and 8:21 AM in Limerick.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 116+ hotels available in Limerick.

Dortmund to Limerick - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Dortmund to Limerick by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane DUS - SNN
8h 9m
€126–306
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane DUS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus
7h 51m
€81–247
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dortmund to Dunkirkcar
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Limerickcar
30h 54m
€463–691
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Köln to Rădăuţibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
3d 11h
€122–478
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane CGN - SNN
8h 39m
€86–255
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CGN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus
8h 30m
€81–296
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
11h 30m
€132–305

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dortmund to Limerick.

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Distance: 1,180.8 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dortmund to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, walk to D-Flughafen Bf, take the vehicle to D-Flughafen Terminal A/B, walk to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dortmund to Limerick via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 30h 54m.

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