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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Spa is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Spa is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Spa. However, there are services departing from Dortmund and arriving at SPA Place Royale via Aachen, Bushof, EUPEN Bushof - Quai B and VERVIERS Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Spa. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Spa-Géronstère via Aachen Hbf and Verviers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Spa?

The distance between Dortmund and Spa is 218 km. The road distance is 186.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Spa without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Dortmund to Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Spa bus from?

Dortmund to Spa bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Dortmund station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Spa train from?

Dortmund to Spa train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Spa?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Spa is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 725 bus and line 388 bus, which costs and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Dortmund to Spa bus arrive?

Dortmund to Spa bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Dortmund to Spa train arrive?

Dortmund to Spa train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Spa is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Dortmund to Spa.

Where can I stay near Spa?

There are 1614+ hotels available in Spa.

Dortmund to Spa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 725 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Spa 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 Aachen Hbftrain Re
4h 12m
€35–113
Drive 186.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dortmund to Spacar 186.5 km
2h 4m
€29–42
Bus, line 725 bus, line 388 bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Eupen, Bushofbus 14
3. Take the bus from EUPEN Bushof - Quai B to VERVIERS Gare Centralebus 725 / ...
4. Take the bus from VERVIERS Gare Centrale to SPA Place Royalebus 295 / ...
4h 54m
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen West Strain S1
2. Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen, Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Verviers-Centraltrain S41
4. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Spa-Géronstèretrain L
5h 14m
€39–57

Dortmund to Spa by train

217Weekly Trains

4h 12mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Spa, Belgium?

National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund to SPA Place Royale via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, Eupen, Bushof, EUPEN Bushof - Quai B, and VERVIERS Gare Centrale in around 4h 54m.

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