How to get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Dortmund by train?

By train

To get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Köln Hbf station to Bochum Hbf - Bochum station. Next, take the S1 train from Bochum Hbf - Bochum station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    93 min
  • 4
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RE6 (RRX) and S1

To get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to Bochum Hbf - Bochum station. Next, take the S1 train from Bochum Hbf - Bochum station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Minden Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    93 min
  • 4
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Dortmund

The distance between Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 120.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Dortmund by 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 Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf

Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf is located at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf.

Train stations close to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf:

  • Köln Hbf

Bus stations close to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf:

  • Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
  • Köln Hbf
  • Köln Dom/Hbf

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 Uni-Parkplatz 1
  • Dortmund Groß-Barop

Gondola stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Campus Nord
  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Technologiezentrum

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RE6 (RRX) and S1

To get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to Bochum Hbf - Bochum station. Next, take the S1 train from Bochum Hbf - Bochum station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Minden Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    93 min
  • 4
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Dortmund?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line S1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Dortmund?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line S1.

  • Is there a direct train between Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and Dortmund?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Dortmund?

    The RE6 train line goes from Köln Hbf station near Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf in Köln to Minden, Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Minden, Bahnhof station near Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How long does it take to travel from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Dortmund by train?

    The total travel time between Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf in Köln and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to get to Dortmund?

    Get on the RE6 train from the Köln Hbf station near Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf in Köln.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and Dortmund?

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

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