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

The cheapest way to get from Elst to Dortmund is to bus which costs €12 - €22 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elst to Dortmund is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Elst and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Elst to Dortmund station. However, there are services departing from Elst, Dorpsstraat and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via Arnhem Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Elst and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Elst to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Elst and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Elst to Dortmund?

The distance between Elst and Dortmund is 152 km. The road distance is 147.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Elst to Dortmund without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 1h 58m and costs €16 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Elst to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elst to Dortmund bus from?

Elst to Dortmund bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Elst, Dorpsstraat station.

Where do I catch the Elst to Dortmund train from?

Elst to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Elst to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Elst to Dortmund is to train via Duisburg which takes 1h 58m and costs €16 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €22 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Elst to Dortmund bus arrive?

Elst to Dortmund bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Arnhem, Centraal Station - N.

Where does the Elst to Dortmund train arrive?

Elst to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Elst to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Elst to Dortmund is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Elst to Dortmund.

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

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Elst to Dortmund - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Elst to Dortmund by train, bus, or car

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Train via Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
1h 58m
€16–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elst, Dorpsstraat to Arnhem, Centraal Station - Nbus 306 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 8m
€12–22
Drive 147.3 km
1. Drive from Elst to Dortmundcar 147.3 km
1h 30m
€27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Dortmund Hbftrain Nightjet / ...
3h 22m
€17–39

Elst to Dortmund by train

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Distance: 152.2 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Elst to Dortmund Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elst, Dorpsstraat to Dortmund central bus station via Arnhem, Centraal Station - N and Arnhem Centraal Station in around 3h 8m.

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