There are 5 ways to get from Zeebrugge to Dortmund by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Blankenberge to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 20m€69–233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Dortmund central bus stationbus N1360b
9h 16m€33–53Drive 329.5 km
- Drive from Zeebrugge to Dortmundcar 329.5 km
3h 28m€53–76Train
- Take the train from Knokke to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain Thalys
6h 25m€143–238Train via Liège
- Take the train from Knokke to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Westtrain
- Take the train from Aachen West to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
8h 10m
Zeebrugge to Dortmund by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zeebrugge to Dortmund is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Zeebrugge to Dortmund is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Zeebrugge to Dortmund station. However, there are services departing from Zeebrugge Kerk and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Zeebrugge to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Zeebrugge Kerk and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Blankenberge, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Zeebrugge and Dortmund is 428 km. The road distance is 329.5 km.
The best way to get from Zeebrugge to Dortmund without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Zeebrugge to Dortmund, including transfers.
Zeebrugge to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Zeebrugge to Dortmund train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Blankenberge station.
The best way to get from Zeebrugge to Dortmund is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Zeebrugge, Belgium and Dortmund, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Zeebrugge Kerk to Dortmund Hbf via Blankenberge Station perron 1, Blankenberge, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Blankenberge to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Knokke to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Knokke to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen West to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zeebrugge to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Zeebrugge to Dortmund train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zeebrugge to Dortmund is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Zeebrugge to Dortmund.
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