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How to get fromDortmund to Drachtenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Arnhem

    best
    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
    3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    4. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain train
    4h 31m
    €35–87

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    4h 41m
    €31–45

  3. Drive  256.4 km

    1. Drive from Dortmund to Drachtencar car 256.4 km
    2h 46m
    €54–78

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 35
    3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train
    5h 8m
    €42–95

  5. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain train
    2. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Drachten, Ringwegbus bus 20
    5h 39m
    €40–55

Dortmund to Drachten by train and bus

Calendar255Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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