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

The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Dortmund is to train which costs €27 - €75 and takes 3h 52m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

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 52m and costs €27 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 52m and costs €27 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 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 6m to drive from Elmshorn to Dortmund.

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

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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

There are 6 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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 52m
€27–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Dortmund central bus stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 17m
Drive 366.2 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Dortmundcar 366.2 km
3h 6m
€51–73
Fly, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
3h 54m
€99–285
Bus via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Hamburg Central Bus Station to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus Odesa
7h 14m
€64–78
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

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 374.4 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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 €18–60 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Hamburg to Dortmund central bus station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 49m.

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