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

From Dortmund to Enschede by bus and train

To get from Dortmund to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Dortmund Universität station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the R77 bus from Ahaus, Bahnhof station to Gronau, Bahnhof Bstg B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to train station
Train - S1S1
Train - RB51RB51
Bus - R77R77
Walk to Enschede
Leaves from Dortmund Universität

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Epe, Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ahaus, Bahnhof
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ahaus, Bahnhof
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R77R77
    Wait for bus
    R77
    Gronau, Bahnhof Bstg B
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gronau, Bahnhof Bstg B
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Enschede
    Walk to
    Enschede
    3.84 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dortmund to Enschede by bus and train via S1, RB51 and 781

To get from Dortmund to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Dortmund Universität station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the 781 bus from Ahaus, Bahnhof station to Gronau, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Walk to train station
Train - S1S1
Train - RB51RB51
Bus - 781781
Walk to Enschede
Leaves from Dortmund Universität

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Epe, Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ahaus, Bahnhof
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ahaus, Bahnhof
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 781781
    Wait for bus
    781
    Gronau, Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gronau, Bahnhof
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Enschede
    Walk to
    Enschede
    3.87 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dortmund to Enschede

The distance between Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Enschede, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 112 km, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dortmund to Enschede 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 Dortmund

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 Universität
  • Dortmund Technologiezentrum
  • Dortmund Campus Süd

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

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

Train stations close to Enschede:

  • Gronau, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Enschede:

  • Gronau, Bahnhof

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dortmund to Enschede by bus and train via S1, RB51 and 781

To get from Dortmund to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Dortmund Universität station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the 781 bus from Ahaus, Bahnhof station to Gronau, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Walk to train station
Train - S1S1
Train - RB51RB51
Bus - 781781
Walk to Enschede
Leaves from Dortmund Universität

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Epe, Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ahaus, Bahnhof
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ahaus, Bahnhof
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 781781
    Wait for bus
    781
    Gronau, Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gronau, Bahnhof
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Enschede
    Walk to
    Enschede
    3.87 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line S1, Bus line RB51, Bus line R77.

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

    The alternative route takes 223 minutes, using Bus line S1, Bus line RB51, Bus line 781.

  • Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Enschede 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 3 hr 31 min.

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

    The S1 train line goes from Dortmund Universität station near Dortmund to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dortmund Hbf station near Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Dortmund and Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 3 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the S1 train from the Dortmund Universität station near Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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