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Museum im Burg Bentheim
Castle museum inside Burg Bentheim, presenting noble residence rooms, regional history, and centuries of life in the fortress.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Bad Bentheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Bad Bentheim will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Dortmund to Bad Bentheim without transferring at least 2 times.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Bad Bentheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bad Bentheim:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bad Bentheim costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Bad Bentheim take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 27m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 27m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Bad Bentheim trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:31 AM Dortmund | 2h32 | 6:03 AM Bad Bentheim | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:35 AM Dortmund | 2h28 | 7:03 AM Bad Bentheim | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:24 AM Dortmund | 2h24 | 7:48 AM Bad Bentheim | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Dortmund | 2h13 | 7:48 AM Bad Bentheim | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:25 AM Dortmund | 2h38 | 9:03 AM Bad Bentheim | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Dortmund | 2h28 | 9:03 AM Bad Bentheim | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:24 AM Dortmund | 2h24 | 9:48 AM Bad Bentheim | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Dortmund | 2h13 | 9:48 AM Bad Bentheim | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Dortmund | 2h38 | 11:03 AM Bad Bentheim | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Dortmund | 2h28 | 11:03 AM Bad Bentheim | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Dortmund | 2h23 | 11:48 AM Bad Bentheim | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Dortmund | 2h13 | 11:48 AM Bad Bentheim | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Dortmund | 2h38 | 1:03 PM Bad Bentheim | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Dortmund | 2h28 | 1:03 PM Bad Bentheim | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Dortmund | 2h23 | 1:48 PM Bad Bentheim | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Dortmund | 2h13 | 1:48 PM Bad Bentheim | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:25 PM Dortmund | 2h38 | 3:03 PM Bad Bentheim | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Dortmund | 2h28 | 3:03 PM Bad Bentheim | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Dortmund | 2h23 | 3:48 PM Bad Bentheim | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Dortmund | 2h13 | 3:48 PM Bad Bentheim | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Dortmund to Bad Bentheim run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 10:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Bad Bentheim — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bad Bentheim trip today.
Castle museum inside Burg Bentheim, presenting noble residence rooms, regional history, and centuries of life in the fortress.
Accessible open-air museum at a historic quarry, explaining Bentheim sandstone extraction that shaped the town’s economy and architecture.
Open-air geological site with interpretive value, showing historic sandstone workings and why Bentheim stone became famous across the region.
Historic castle hill walking area with sandstone lanes, viewpoints, and old-town atmosphere; the best place to feel Bad Bentheim’s character.
Main spa park with lawns, mature trees, and quiet walking paths, popular for relaxed strolls and a break between sightseeing stops.
Central square area for events and everyday town life, useful as an orientation point and pleasant for seeing Bad Bentheim at a local pace.
Grünkohl mit Pinkel is a North German winter staple of kale stewed with sausage and potatoes, cherished across Lower Saxony for hearty cold-weather meals.
Bentheimer Schwein dishes feature meat from the traditional Bentheim Black Pied pig, a regional heritage breed valued for rich flavor and local farming history.
Buchweizenpfannkuchen are buckwheat pancakes long associated with rural Lower Saxony, served sweet or savory and rooted in local farmhouse cooking.
Upscale hotel restaurant with refined seasonal cuisine and polished service, suitable for a more elegant dinner in Bad Bentheim.
Traditional restaurant in and around Burg Bentheim, known for regional German dishes and a historic atmosphere suited to a classic local meal.
Established brewery-style venue serving hearty German and regional fare in a relaxed setting, popular for casual dining and local beer.
Moderate for Germany: lodging and dining are usually below big-city rates, while local transit and daily basics stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes for good service.
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Bad Bentheim Bahnhof -> Bad Bentheim Markt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Bad Bentheim by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bad Bentheim, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dortmund to Bad Bentheim trains use the Dortmund Hbf to Bad Bentheim station pair. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Bad Bentheim train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dortmund Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
Dortmund-Germania is 7 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund-Germania has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Óla Kalá, Imbiss Futterluke, Pizzeria Puzzle, Side Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund-Germania. ATMs are available at Dortmund-Germania.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund-Germania. Information desks are available at Dortmund-Germania.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund-Germania. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund-Germania: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund-Germania: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund-Germania.
Bad Bentheim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: La Vita, Der Grieche, Cafe im Schloss, Fürstenhof
Wi-Fi is available at Bad Bentheim. ATMs are available at Bad Bentheim.
Ticket office support is available at Bad Bentheim. Information desks are available at Bad Bentheim.
Luggage storage is available at Bad Bentheim. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bad Bentheim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bad Bentheim: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bad Bentheim.
Nearby hotels include Kurhaus-Hotel, Hotel Grossfeld, Hotel Diana, Bentheimer Hof.
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