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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Dortmund is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Dortmund is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Zandweg and arriving at Dortmund via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Dortmund?

The distance between Heerlen and Dortmund is 162 km. The road distance is 149.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €29 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Heerlen to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Dortmund bus from?

Heerlen to Dortmund bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen, Zandweg station.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Dortmund train from?

Heerlen to Dortmund train services, operated by National Express, depart from Herzogenrath station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Dortmund is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Heerlen to Dortmund bus arrive?

Heerlen to Dortmund bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.

Where does the Heerlen to Dortmund train arrive?

Heerlen to Dortmund train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Dortmund is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Heerlen to Dortmund.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Dortmund.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Heerlen 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 Herzogenrath to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2h 57m
€29–64
Drive 149.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heerlen to Dortmundcar 149.1 km
1h 43m
€26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Aachen, Bushofbus 44
2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Dortmundbus Mykolayiv
3h 20m
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen West Strain Rb33
2. Take the train from Essen West S to Dortmund Hbftrain S1
3h 33m
€30–49

Heerlen to Dortmund by train

156Weekly Trains

2h 57mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heerlen to Dortmund.

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Distance: 161.8 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Dortmund, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Herzogenrath to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Dortmund via Aachen, Bushof and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 3h 20m.

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