There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Hamelin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hameln, Bahnhoftrain Rb77
2h 31m€30–49Drive 168.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Dortmund to Hamelincar 168.6 km
1h 55m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
- Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Hameln, Bahnhofbus S5
4h 26m€36–39Train via Paderborn
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Hameln, Bahnhoftrain S5
2h 46m
Dortmund to Hamelin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Hamelin is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Hamelin is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Hamelin. However, there are services departing from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr and arriving at Hameln, Bahnhof via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Hamelin. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Hameln, Bahnhof via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Dortmund and Hamelin is 186 km. The road distance is 168.6 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Hamelin without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €29 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Dortmund to Hamelin, including transfers.
Dortmund to Hamelin bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr station.
Dortmund to Hamelin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Hamelin is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €36 - €39 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Hamelin, Germany?
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Hameln, Bahnhof via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr to Hameln, Bahnhof via Hannover Hbf in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- East West Eurolines
Bus from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Website
- East West Eurolines
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund to Hamelin bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Dortmund to Hamelin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Hamelin is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Dortmund to Hamelin.
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