Enschede to Dortmund by train
Dortmund lies 87 km (54 mi) south-east of Enschede, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 46 min at the speeds typical of The Netherlands and Germany rail, over roughly 107 km (66 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Enschede | Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 153,655 | 588,462 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Enschede railway station, Enschede Kennispark railway station, Glanerbrug railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 7511–7548 | 44135–44388 |
What changes when you arrive in Dortmund
Crossing from The Netherlands into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book trains from Enschede to Dortmund
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Staying in Dortmund
Our booking partner lists 274 places to stay in Dortmund. Of the 149 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (86). Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 131,080 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dortmund from Enschede?
87 km (54 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Enschede; by road roughly 107 km (66 mi).
How long does it take to get from Enschede to Dortmund by train?
About 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Enschede and Dortmund?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Dortmund?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Dortmund?
Our booking partner lists 274 places to stay in Dortmund, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.