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

The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Dortmund is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Dortmund is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Elmshorn and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Hamburg Hbf, Uelzen, Elze(Han) and Loehne(Westf). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Dortmund?

The distance between Elmshorn and Dortmund is 381 km. The road distance is 366.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Dortmund without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs €20 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Elmshorn to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Dortmund train from?

Elmshorn to Dortmund train services, operated by metronom, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Elmshorn to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Dortmund is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Elmshorn to Dortmund train arrive?

Elmshorn to Dortmund train services, operated by metronom, arrive at Uelzen station.

Can I drive from Elmshorn to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Dortmund is 366 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Elmshorn to Dortmund.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 345+ hotels available in Dortmund.

Elmshorn to Dortmund - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Elmshorn to Dortmund by bus, train, car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Dortmund central bus stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 22m
€20–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Uelzentrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Uelzen to Hannover Hbftrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus
6h 28m
€67–162
Drive 366.2 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Dortmundcar 366.2 km
3h 6m
€52–75
Bus via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Dortmund central bus stationbus N74 / ...
6h 23m
€24–45
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Uelzentrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Uelzen to Elze(Han)train Re
3. Take the train from Elze(Han) to Loehne(Westf)train Rb
4. Take the train from Loehne(Westf) to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
8h 32m
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Hannover Hbfcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Dortmundcar
3h 16m
€124–162

Elmshorn to Dortmund by train, foot, and bus

16Weekly Services

6h 23mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 381.4 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

GrandBus operates a bus from Hamburg to Dortmund central bus station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 49m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elmshorn to Dortmund Hbf via Hamburg Hbf, Uelzen, Elze(Han), and Loehne(Westf) in around 8h 32m.

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