What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Harz?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Harz is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Harz?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Harz is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Harz?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Harz. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Bad Harzburg via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Harz?

The distance between Dortmund and Harz is 333 km. The road distance is 258.3 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Harz without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Harz without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €130 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Harz?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Dortmund to Harz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Harz train from?

Dortmund to Harz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Where does the Dortmund to Harz train arrive?

Dortmund to Harz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Harz?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Harz is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Dortmund to Harz.

Where can I stay near Harz?

There are 3072+ hotels available in Harz.

Dortmund to Harz - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and line 264 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Dortmund to Harz by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bad Harzburgtrain Re
4h 5m
€139–410
Drive 258.3 km
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1. Drive from Dortmund to Harzcar 258.3 km
3h 20m
€38–54
Train, line 264 bus
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Braunschweig Hbf to Vienenburgtrain Rb
3. Take the train from Vienenburg to Wernigerode Hbftrain Re
4. Take the bus from Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhof to Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtorbus 264
5h 17m
€76–267

Dortmund to Harz by train and bus

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5h 17mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.4 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Harz via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hannover Hbf, and Bad Harzburg in around 4h 5m.

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