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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Melsungen is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Melsungen is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Melsungen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Melsungen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Kassel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Melsungen?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Melsungen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Melsungen Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Melsungen?

The distance between Dortmund and Melsungen is 187 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Melsungen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs €20 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Dortmund to Melsungen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Melsungen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Melsungen train from?

Dortmund to Melsungen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Melsungen?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Melsungen is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €180 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Dortmund to Melsungen bus arrive?

Dortmund to Melsungen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Dortmund to Melsungen train arrive?

Dortmund to Melsungen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Melsungen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Melsungen is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Dortmund to Melsungen.

Where can I stay near Melsungen?

There are 985+ hotels available in Melsungen.

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

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1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kasselbus N1360b / ...
2h 36m
€20–34
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2h 48m
€30–174
Drive 180.6 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Melsungencar 180.6 km
1h 45m
€26–38

Dortmund to Melsungen by bus and train

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Distance: 186.6 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Melsungen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kassel 3 times a day. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe hourly, and the journey takes 2h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.

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