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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Dortmund is to bus via Newport which costs €70 - €130 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Dortmund is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €160 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Swansea to Dortmund?

The distance between Swansea and Dortmund is 1016 km.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs €320 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Swansea to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Dortmund bus from?

Swansea to Dortmund bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Dortmund train from?

Swansea to Dortmund train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Swansea to Dortmund is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs €320 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Swansea to Dortmund bus arrive?

Swansea to Dortmund bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Swansea and Dortmund?

Dortmund is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 4:44 AM in Swansea and 5:44 AM in Dortmund.

Where does the Swansea to Dortmund train arrive?

Swansea to Dortmund train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Dortmund?

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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Swansea to Dortmund - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Swansea to Dortmund by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain
10h 12m
€327–571
Bus via Newport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dortmund central bus stationbus
20h 10m
€74–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
17h 40m
€97–159
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dortmundcar
9h 23m
€281–354
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
8h 29m
€136–334
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dortmundcar
10h 32m
€177–311
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 42m
€164–361
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
9h 14m
€169–350
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
9h 54m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
8h 54m
€128–443
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
9h 26m
€113–359
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
9h 37m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
8h 16m
€164–362

Swansea to Dortmund by train and subway

34Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

€327Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,016.5 km
Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Swansea to Dortmund Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall in around 17h 40m.

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