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How to get fromDortmund to Rüthenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund to Rüthen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Lippstadttrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Rüthen, Marktbus bus R62
    2h 32m
    €21–39

  2. Drive  75.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dortmund to Rüthencar car 75.5 km
    54 min
    €12–16

  3. Train, bus via Hamm(Westf)Hbf

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Lippstadttrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Rüthen, Marktbus bus R62
    2h 37m
    €17–41

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dortmund to Rüthentaxi taxi 75.5 km
    54 min
    €210–260

  5. Train, bus via Soest, Bahnhof

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Signal-Iduna-Park to Soest, Bahnhoftrain train Rb59
    2. Take the bus from Soest, Bahnhof to Belecke, Busbahnhofbus bus R51 / ...
    3h 21m

Dortmund to Rüthen by train and bus

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Dortmund to Rüthen. However, you can take the train to Lippstadt, walk to Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof, then take the bus to Rüthen, Markt. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Rüthen, Markt via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Lippstadt, and Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof in around 2h 37m.

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