How to get from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund by bus and train?

Bad Arolsen to Dortmund - Bus Schedule

The 397 bus from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund runs from 06:46 to 13:45, with departures every 7 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 48 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bad Arolsen to Dortmund by bus and train

To get from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 397 bus from Bad Arolsen, Mönnikes station to Marsberg, 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 2 hr 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Bad Arolsen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dortmund on the Moovit app.

168min
Bus - 397397
Train - RE57RE57
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Bad Arolsen, Mönnikes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bad Arolsen
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Marsberg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marsberg, Bahnhof
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Marsberg, Bahnhof
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Solingen Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund by bus and train via 397, RE57 and 440

To get from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 397 bus from Bad Arolsen, Mönnikes station to Marsberg, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE57 train and finally take the 440 bus from Dortmund Hörde Bf station to Dortmund am Gardenkamp station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Bad Arolsen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dortmund on the Moovit app.

189min
Bus - 397397
Train - RE57RE57
Bus - 440440
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Bad Arolsen, Mönnikes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bad Arolsen
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Marsberg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marsberg, Bahnhof
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Marsberg, Bahnhof
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hörde Bf
    118 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dortmund Hörde Bf
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 440440
    Wait for bus
    440
    Dortmund Oespel
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dortmund am Gardenkamp
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    1.47 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund

The distance between Bad Arolsen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 145.1 km, which can typically be traveled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bad Arolsen 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund

To check the bus and train schedule from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bad Arolsen) and destination (Dortmund), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund by bus and train via 397, RE57 and 440

To get from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 397 bus from Bad Arolsen, Mönnikes station to Marsberg, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE57 train and finally take the 440 bus from Dortmund Hörde Bf station to Dortmund am Gardenkamp station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Bad Arolsen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dortmund on the Moovit app.

189min
Bus - 397397
Train - RE57RE57
Bus - 440440
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Bad Arolsen, Mönnikes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bad Arolsen
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Marsberg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marsberg, Bahnhof
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Marsberg, Bahnhof
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hörde Bf
    118 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dortmund Hörde Bf
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 440440
    Wait for bus
    440
    Dortmund Oespel
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dortmund am Gardenkamp
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    1.47 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 397, Train line RE57, Train line S1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund?

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 397, Train line RE57, Bus line 440.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 48 min.

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

    The 397 bus line goes from Marsberg, Bahnhof station near Bad Arolsen to Marsberg, Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Marsberg, Bahnhof station near Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The total travel time between Bad Arolsen and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the 397 bus from the Marsberg, Bahnhof stop near Bad Arolsen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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