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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Kehl is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Kehl is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Kehl?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Kehl station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Kehl train station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Kehl?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Kehl. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Kehl Bahnhof via Baden-Baden and Appenweier Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Kehl?

The distance between Dortmund and Kehl is 469 km. The road distance is 426.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Kehl without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €95 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Dortmund to Kehl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Kehl bus from?

Dortmund to Kehl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Kehl train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Kehl?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Kehl is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €95 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Dortmund to Kehl bus arrive?

Dortmund to Kehl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Dortmund to Kehl train arrive?

Dortmund to Kehl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Baden-Baden station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Kehl?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Kehl is 427 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Dortmund to Kehl.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Kehl?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Kehl?

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Where can I stay near Kehl?

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Dortmund to Kehl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Kehl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Baden-Badentrain 43
5h 9m
€97–342
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Kehl train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
8h 5m
€37–58
Drive 426.6 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Kehlcar 426.6 km
3h 37m
€62–89
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Offenburgtrain Nightjet
8h 59m

Dortmund to Kehl by train

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.5 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Baden-Baden hourly. Tickets cost €75–300 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kehl train station via Karlsruhe central train station in around 8h 5m.

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