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How to get from Menden to Dortmund by bus and train?

From Menden to Dortmund by bus and train

To get from Menden to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB54 train from Menden, Bahnhof station to Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE57 train and finally take the 445 bus from Dortmund Hörde Bf station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Walk to train station
Train - RB54RB54
Train - RE57RE57
Bus - 445445
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Menden, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Menden, Bahnhof
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RB54RB54
    Wait for train
    RB54
    Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hörde Bf
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dortmund Hörde Bf
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 445445
    Wait for bus
    445
    Dortmund Otto-Hahn-Straße
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dortmund Universität
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Menden to Dortmund by train

To get from Menden to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RB54 train from Menden, Bahnhof station to Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE57 train and finally take the S1 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to train station
Train - RB54RB54
Train - RE57RE57
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Menden, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Menden, Bahnhof
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RB54RB54
    Wait for train
    RB54
    Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Essen Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Menden to Dortmund

The distance between Menden, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 36.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Menden to Dortmund by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Menden

Menden is located at Menden, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Menden, Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Menden:

  • Menden, Süd
  • Menden, Bahnhof
  • Menden, Lendringsen Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Menden:

  • Menden, Bahnhof
  • Menden, Nordwall
  • Menden, Südwall

Public transit stations close to Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Dortmund is located at Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Dortmund Universität.

Train stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität

Bus stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Groß-Barop
  • Dortmund Uni-Parkplatz 1

Gondola stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Technologiezentrum
  • Dortmund Campus Nord

From Menden to Dortmund by train

To get from Menden to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RB54 train from Menden, Bahnhof station to Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE57 train and finally take the S1 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to train station
Train - RB54RB54
Train - RE57RE57
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Menden, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Menden, Bahnhof
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RB54RB54
    Wait for train
    RB54
    Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Essen Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Menden to Dortmund?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line RB54, Bus line RE57, Bus line 445.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Menden to Dortmund?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line RB54, Bus line RE57, Bus line S1.

  • Is there a direct train between Menden and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Menden to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The RB54 train line goes from Menden, Bahnhof station near Menden to Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station near Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Menden to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Menden and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Menden to get to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the RB54 train from the Menden, Bahnhof station near Menden in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Menden and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the Fröndenberg, Bahnhof stop, which is closest to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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