There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund to Echternach by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train via Koblenz
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
5h 44m€54–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Trier central train stationbus N1338
6h 56m€21–33Drive 245.1 km
- Drive from Dortmund to Echternachcar 245.1 km
2h 29m€36–51Train
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhoftrain Re22
6h 27m€36–117Train #2
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhoftrain Re22
7h 17m
Dortmund to Echternach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Echternach is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Echternach is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Echternach. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Echternach, Gare Centre via Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Wasserbillig, Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Echternach. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Wasserbillig, Gare via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Dortmund and Echternach is 332 km. The road distance is 245.1 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Echternach without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 5h 44m and costs €50 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Dortmund to Echternach, including transfers.
Dortmund to Echternach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund to Echternach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Echternach is to train via Koblenz which takes 5h 44m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Echternach, Luxembourg?
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Echternach, Gare Centre via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Wasserbillig, Gare, and Wasserbillig, Gare routière in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Trier central train station once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Trier central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund to Echternach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trier central train station.
Dortmund to Echternach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Echternach is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Dortmund to Echternach.
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