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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Dortmund is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Dortmund is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 5m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Dortmund station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Dover to Dortmund?

The distance between Dover and Dortmund is 810 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €200 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Dover to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Dortmund bus from?

Dover to Dortmund bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Dortmund train from?

Dover to Dortmund train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Dover to Dortmund is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €200 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Dover to Dortmund bus arrive?

Dover to Dortmund bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Dover and Dortmund?

Dortmund is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 3:00 PM in Dover and 4:00 PM in Dortmund.

Where does the Dover to Dortmund train arrive?

Dover to Dortmund train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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Dover to Dortmund - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dover to Dortmund by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, plane, or car 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 14m
€207–433
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 1304 / ...
9h 30m
€31–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
8h 38m
€55–155
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Dortmundcar
6h 5m
€101–142
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 32m
€126–313
Bus via Leuven
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Leuven to Dortmundbus Kyiv-Amsterdam
11h 56m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dortmundcar
5h 21m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 18m
€154–412
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
6h 15m
€100–309
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 2m
€119–326
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 21m
€120–351

Dover to Dortmund by train

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 809.6 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Dortmund Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Dortmund central bus station via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Brussels-North train station in around 9h 30m.

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