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

The cheapest way to get from Externsteine to Dortmund is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Externsteine to Dortmund is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Externsteine and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Externsteine to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine and arriving at Dortmund ZOB via Detmold, Bahnhof and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Externsteine to Dortmund?

The distance between Externsteine and Dortmund is 148 km. The road distance is 124.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Externsteine to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €29 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Externsteine to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Externsteine to Dortmund bus from?

Externsteine to Dortmund bus services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Detmold, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Externsteine to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Externsteine to Dortmund is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €29 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Externsteine to Dortmund bus arrive?

Externsteine to Dortmund bus services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Externsteine to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Externsteine to Dortmund is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Externsteine to Dortmund.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Dortmund.

Externsteine to Dortmund - 4 ways to travel via train, line 782 bus, and bus

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

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 Altenbeken to Dortmund HbfRe
2h 58m
€30–51
Drive 124.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Externsteine to Dortmund124.9 km
1h 22m
€18–26
Line 782 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine to Detmold, Bahnhof782
2. Take the bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbf
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbf10 / ...
3h 10m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Bielefeld HbfRe82
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund ZOB
5h 18m

Externsteine to Dortmund by foot, bus, and train

98Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.2 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

National Express operates a train from Altenbeken to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Externsteine to Dortmund ZOB via Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine, Detmold, Bahnhof, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 5h 18m.

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