There are 9 ways to get from Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM) by train, bus, night bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Hagen Hauptbahnhof
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Kehl train station to Karlsruhe central train station
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Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Dortmund central bus station
7 alternative options
Train via Cologne
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Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln Hbf
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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
Train, night bus
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Take the train from Appenweier Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
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Take the night bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Dortmund Hbf
Drive
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Drive from Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Muenster
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Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Muenster (FMO)
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Take the train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Holzwickede
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dusseldorf
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Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS)
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Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Holzwickede
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
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Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louis
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Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)
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Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
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Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Holzwickede
Train, train to Friedrichshafen, fly to Dusseldorf
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Take the train from Offenburg to Radolfzell
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Take the train from Radolfzell Bahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
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Fly from Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Dusseldorf (DUS)
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Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Holzwickede
Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM) by train and bus
The journey time between Kehl and Dortmund Airport (DTM) is around 5h 28m and covers a distance of around 481 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 18m. Operated by Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express and others, the Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM) service departs from Kehl Bahnhof and arrives in Dortmund Airport. Typically five services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 7h 54m.
The quickest way to get from Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct bus from Kehl station to Dortmund Airport (DTM). However, there are services departing from Kehl train station and arriving at Dortmund Airport via Karlsruhe central train station and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Kehl and Dortmund Airport (DTM) is 327 km. The road distance is 431.5 km.
The best way to get from Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM) without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM), including transfers.
Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kehl train station.
The best way to get from Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 7h 54m.
The quickest flight from Frankfurt Airport to Muenster Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

- Distance: 327.5 km
- Duration: 5h 28m
What companies run services between Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Hagen Hauptbahnhof 5 times a week. Tickets cost €75 - €110 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM) via Karlsruhe central train station, Dortmund central bus station, and Dortmund Hbf in around 7h 54m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Muenster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €250
Flights from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €340
Flights from Basel to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €400

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Friedrichshafen to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €340

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Hagen Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Radolfzell Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Offenburg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €26
- Website
- National Express Rail
Train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Holzwickede
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- National Express Rail
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Holzwickede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20 - €26
- Website
- National Express Rail

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Appenweier Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Offenburg to Radolfzell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Railjet

- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Holzwickede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Eurobahn

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Strasbourg to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26 - €40

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Strasbourg to Saint-Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Website
- zugbus-rab.de
Train from Radolfzell Bahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Kehl train station to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €23
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is 432 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kehl to Dortmund Airport (DTM).
Lufthansa offers flights from Frankfurt Airport to Muenster Airport.
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