How to get from Dortmund to Velen
4 ways, 54 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 1h 27m | €9–12 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 1h 27m | €105–160 estimated |
| Bus | 1h 53m | €10–29 estimated |
| Traincheapest | 2h 19m | €8–26 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:23 → 10:332h 10m · 2 changesEurobahn RB50€10–29
- 08:26 → 10:332h 7m · 3 changesDortmunder Stadtwerke U-Bahn U47€11–29
- 08:46 → 11:062h 20m · 1 changeDB Regio AG NRW RB51€8–25
- 08:47 → 11:062h 19m · 2 changesDortmunder Stadtwerke U-Bahn U45€9–26
- 09:40 → 11:331h 53m · 2 changesDB Fernverkehr AG 42€10–29
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Velen?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 1h 27m door to door. The straight-line distance is 54 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Dortmund to Velen?
- Train is the cheapest, from €8. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Dortmund to Velen?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 2h 19m.
- How much is the bus from Dortmund to Velen?
- Buses take about 1h 53m and cost €10–29 depending on operator and seat type. 3 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Velen from Dortmund by road?
- About 89 km, roughly 1h 27m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €9–12; tolls and parking are extra.