There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Koelnmesse by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
1h 24m€21–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dortmund Stadthaus to Köln Hbfbus
1h 39m€3–7Drive 88.1 km
- Drive from Dortmund to Koelnmessecar 88.1 km
1h€13–19Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund to Cologne88.7 km
1h 48m€4–10
Dortmund to Koelnmesse by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Koelnmesse is to bus which costs €3 - €7 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Koelnmesse is to drive which takes 1h and costs €12 - €19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund Stadthaus and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Dortmund and Koelnmesse is 116 km. The road distance is 88.1 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Koelnmesse without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €21 - €90.
The train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Dortmund to Koelnmesse bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Dortmund Stadthaus station.
Dortmund to Koelnmesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Koelnmesse is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €21 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €7 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Koelnmesse, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €21–90 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Dortmund Stadthaus to Köln Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €3–7 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from Dortmund Stadthaus to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Dortmund to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund to Koelnmesse bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Dortmund to Koelnmesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Koelnmesse is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Dortmund to Koelnmesse.
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There are 1851+ hotels available in Koelnmesse.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund and Koelnmesse. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.