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

From Salzkotten to Dortmund by bus and train

To get from Salzkotten to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the S90 bus from Salzkotten, Bahnhof station to Paderborn Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE11 train and finally take the S1 train from Bochum Hbf - Bochum station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Bus - S90S90
Train - RE11RE11
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Salzkotten, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salzkotten
  • 2
    Bus - S90S90
    Wait for bus
    S90
    Paderborn, Westerntor Steig C
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paderborn Hbf
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    79 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salzkotten to Dortmund by bus and train via S90, RE11 and S5

To get from Salzkotten to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the S90 bus from Salzkotten, Bahnhof station to Paderborn Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE11 train and finally take the S5 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Dortmund Barop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Bus - S90S90
Train - RE11RE11
Train - S5S5
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Salzkotten, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salzkotten
  • 2
    Bus - S90S90
    Wait for bus
    S90
    Paderborn, Westerntor Steig C
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paderborn Hbf
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    65 min
  • 7
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Barop
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    2.44 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salzkotten to Dortmund

The distance between Salzkotten, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 153.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salzkotten 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 Salzkotten

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

Bus stations close to Salzkotten:

  • Salzkotten, Bahnhof
  • Salzkotten, Upsprunger Straße
  • Salzkotten, am Wallgraben

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 Meitnerweg.

Train stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität

Bus stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Meitnerweg
  • Dortmund Emil-Figge-Straße
  • Dortmund Technologiezentrum

Gondola stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Campus Süd
  • Dortmund Technologiezentrum

Related Routes

Alternative route from Salzkotten to Dortmund by bus and train via S90, RE11 and S5

To get from Salzkotten to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the S90 bus from Salzkotten, Bahnhof station to Paderborn Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE11 train and finally take the S5 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Dortmund Barop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Bus - S90S90
Train - RE11RE11
Train - S5S5
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Salzkotten, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salzkotten
  • 2
    Bus - S90S90
    Wait for bus
    S90
    Paderborn, Westerntor Steig C
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paderborn Hbf
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    65 min
  • 7
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Barop
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    2.44 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line S90, Bus line RE11, Bus line S1.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line S90, Bus line RE11, Bus line S5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

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

    The S90 bus line goes from Paderborn, Westerntor Steig C station near Salzkotten to Paderborn Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Paderborn Hbf station near Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Salzkotten and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the S90 bus from the Paderborn, Westerntor Steig C stop near Salzkotten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Paderborn Hbf station, which is closest to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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