What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to De Efteling?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to De Efteling is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to De Efteling?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to De Efteling is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and De Efteling?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at De Efteling via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde and Vianen, Busstation Lekbrug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and De Efteling?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Tilburg via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Dortmund to De Efteling?

The distance between Dortmund and De Efteling is 240 km. The road distance is 196.8 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to De Efteling without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to De Efteling without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €27 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to De Efteling?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Dortmund to De Efteling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to De Efteling bus from?

Dortmund to De Efteling bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to De Efteling train from?

Dortmund to De Efteling train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to De Efteling?

The best way to get from Dortmund to De Efteling is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €27 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Utrecht, which costs and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Dortmund to De Efteling bus arrive?

Dortmund to De Efteling bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Where does the Dortmund to De Efteling train arrive?

Dortmund to De Efteling train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to De Efteling?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to De Efteling is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Dortmund to De Efteling.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to De Efteling?

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Dortmund to De Efteling - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund to De Efteling by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Tilburgtrain
4h 6m
€28–133
Bus via Utrecht
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Vianen, Busstation Lekbrug to De Eftelingbus 811
4h 41m
Drive 196.8 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to De Eftelingcar 196.8 km
2h 16m
€36–51
Train, line 301 bus
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to 's-Hertogenboschtrain
4. Take the bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Eftelingbus 301 / ...
4h 59m
€37–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Eindhoven Stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven, Centraal Station to 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Stationbus 156 / ...
6h 6m
€31–47

Dortmund to De Efteling by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 239.9 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and De Efteling, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to De Efteling via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Tilburg, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to De Efteling via Utrecht Centraal station, Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde, Vianen, Busstation Lekbrug, and De Efteling in around 4h 41m.

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