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

The cheapest way to get from Frechen to Dortmund is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frechen to Dortmund is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct train between Frechen and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Frechen to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Köln Weiden West and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Frechen to Dortmund?

The distance between Frechen and Dortmund is 106 km. The road distance is 96.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Frechen to Dortmund without a car is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 1h 59m and costs €19 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Frechen to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frechen to Dortmund train from?

Frechen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Frechen to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Frechen to Dortmund is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 1h 59m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Frechen to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frechen to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Frechen to Dortmund is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Frechen to Dortmund.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Dortmund.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Frechen 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 via Cologne Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf43 / ...
1h 59m
€20–39
Drive 96.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Frechen to Dortmund96.1 km
1h 7m
€14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Stadthaus
2h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Horrem to Dortmund HbfRe
2h 34m
€24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Frechen Hücheln Schlehdornstraße to Dormagen Bf
2. Take the train from Dormagen Bf to D-Wehrhahn SS11
3. Take the train from D-Wehrhahn S to Dortmund HbfS1
3h 27m

Frechen to Dortmund by train

145Weekly Trains

1h 59mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.8 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €13–30 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Stadthaus once daily, and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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