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How to get fromDortmund to Ter Apelby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain train
    2. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain train
    5h 17m
    €52–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphaltebus bus 300 / ...
    5h 39m
    €34–50

  3. Drive  186.7 km

    1. Drive from Dortmund to Ter Apelcar car 186.7 km
    1h 53m
    €35–50

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Zwolle, Stationbus bus 823
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain train
    6h 36m
    €53–119

Dortmund to Ter Apel by train and bus

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Ter Apel, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Ter Apel, Centrum via Enschede, Zwolle, Emmen, and Emmen, Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Ter Apel, Centrum via Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Emmen, Station in around 5h 39m.

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