There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Drachten by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
4h 42m€29–43Train
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
- Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain
4h 48m€43–105Drive 256.4 km
- Drive from Dortmund to Drachtencar 256.4 km
2h 46m€47–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
- Take the bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 823
- Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain
6h 58m€46–104
Dortmund to Drachten by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Drachten is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Drachten is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Drachten. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Drachten. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Heerenveen via Enschede and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Dortmund and Drachten is 300 km. The road distance is 256.4 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Drachten without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Dortmund to Drachten, including transfers.
Dortmund to Drachten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund to Drachten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Drachten is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Drachten, Netherlands?
FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein via Enschede, Zwolle, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Enschede to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- Blauwnet
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Heerenveen
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Heerenveen
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Zwolle, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Blauwnet
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Booking & Getting There
Dortmund to Drachten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Dortmund to Drachten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Enschede station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Drachten is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Dortmund to Drachten.
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