How to travel from Mechelen to Dortmund

You can travel between Mechelen and Dortmund by train.

The distance from Mechelen to Dortmund is approximately 133 miles (215 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mechelen to Dortmund:

• Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.

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• Travel with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Dortmund by train.

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Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.