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 €24 - €45 and takes 6h 17m.

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 4m 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Dortmund?

The distance between Elmshorn and Dortmund is 374 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 train which takes 3h 50m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Elmshorn to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Dortmund is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Elmshorn to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elmshorn to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Dortmund is 366 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Elmshorn to Dortmund.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Dortmund.

Elmshorn to Dortmund - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Elmshorn to Dortmund by train, bus, 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 Hamburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbf43 / ...
3h 50m
€34–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Dortmund central bus stationN74 / ...
6h 17m
€24–42
Drive 366.2 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Dortmund366.2 km
3h 4m
€52–75
Fly, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbf
3h 52m
€102–305
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Hannover Hbf1393
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Dortmund
3h 14m
€124–162

Elmshorn to Dortmund by train

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 374.2 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €25–80 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Dortmund central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–29 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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