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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Rinteln is to bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Rinteln is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Rinteln?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Rinteln. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Rinteln Kollegienplatz via Bad Salzuflen, ZOB and Rinteln Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Rinteln?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Rinteln. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Rinteln via Herford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Rinteln?

The distance between Dortmund and Rinteln is 160 km. The road distance is 153 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rinteln without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €28 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Dortmund to Rinteln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Rinteln bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Rinteln train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Rinteln?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rinteln is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €28 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h.

Where does the Dortmund to Rinteln bus arrive?

Dortmund to Rinteln bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bad Salzuflen central bus station.

Where does the Dortmund to Rinteln train arrive?

Dortmund to Rinteln train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Rinteln?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Rinteln is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Dortmund to Rinteln.

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

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Dortmund to Rinteln - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Herford to Rintelntrain Rb
2h 1m
€28–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus stationbus N1338
4h
€15–24
Drive 153 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Rintelncar 153 km
1h 32m
€22–32

Dortmund to Rinteln by train and bus

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Distance: 159.8 km
Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Rinteln Kollegienplatz via Herford, Rinteln, and Rinteln Bahnhof in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 2h.

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