How far is it from Bremen to Dortmund?

The distance between Bremen and Dortmund is 234 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Dortmund?

The drive from Bremen to Dortmund takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Bremen to Dortmund?

The fastest route from Bremen to Dortmund covers 234 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.

Which direction is Dortmund from Bremen?

Dortmund lies roughly to the south-west of Bremen.

Which roads does the route from Bremen to Dortmund follow?

The drive from Bremen to Dortmund mainly follows A 1.

Which towns do you pass between Bremen and Dortmund?

Towns on the route from Bremen to Dortmund include Delmenhorst, Riehen, Osnabrück, Münster, Lünen.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Bremen and Dortmund?

Along the route from Bremen to Dortmund you can fill up at Hoyer Tankstelle (24/7), Brämswig (24/7), Westfalen (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Bremen and Dortmund?

Along the route from Bremen to Dortmund you can stop for the night or service your van at Reisemobilplatz Am Kuhhirten, Wohnmobilstell- und Zeltplatz Heidesee Holdorf, Wohnmobilplätze Eymann Sauna.

Where can I stop to rest between Bremen and Dortmund?

On the route from Bremen to Dortmund you can take a break at Autohof Hansator, Bakumer Wiesen Ost, Hohe Heide.

Bremen Dortmund

Distance: 234 kmDrive time: 2 h 25 min

Driving from Bremen to Dortmund takes about 2 h 25 min via A 1. The distance is 234 km. The straight-line distance is 196 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bremen, Riehen, Osnabrück, Unna, Lünen. Driving directions

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Driving directions36 · 234 km

1 Depart onto Martinistraße 26 m
2 Continue straight onto Martinistraße 175 m
3 Turn right onto Wilhelm-Kaisen-Brücke 348 m
4 Continue straight onto Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 309 m
5 Turn slightly left onto Leibnizplatz 94 m
6 Continue straight onto Buntentorsteinweg 2 km
7 Turn right onto Willigstraße 217 m
8 At end of road, turn left onto Kornstraße 964 m
9 Continue right onto Kornstraße 409 m
10 Continue straight onto Kattenturmer Heerstraße 3 km
11 Continue straight onto Bremer Straße 780 m
12 Take ramp right 382 m
13 Merge slightly left 165 km

14 Take exit slightly right 224 m
15 Keep slightly left 658 m
16 Keep slightly left 590 m
17 Merge slightly left 36 km
18 Take exit slightly right 668 m
19 Merge slightly left 13 km
20 Take exit slightly right 172 m
21 Keep slightly left 326 m
22 Keep slightly right 436 m
23 Keep slightly left 459 m
24 Merge slightly left 5 km
25 Take exit slightly right 152 m
26 Keep slightly left 243 m
27 Keep slightly right 693 m
28 Merge slightly left onto Brackeler Straße 3 km
29 Continue left onto Borsigplatz 75 m
30 Turn right onto Oesterholzstraße 290 m
31 Continue straight onto Weißenburger Straße 476 m
32 Continue straight onto Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 337 m
33 Turn right onto Schwanenwall 110 m
34 Continue straight onto Burgwall 332 m
35 Continue straight onto Königswall 458 m
36 Arrive onto Königswall

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The return trip from Dortmund to Bremen covers roughly the same distance, 234 km.

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How far is it from Bremen to Dortmund?: The distance between Bremen and Dortmund is 234 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Dortmund?: The drive from Bremen to Dortmund takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Bremen to Dortmund?: The fastest route from Bremen to Dortmund covers 234 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.
Which direction is Dortmund from Bremen?: Dortmund lies roughly to the south-west of Bremen.
Which roads does the route from Bremen to Dortmund follow?: The drive from Bremen to Dortmund mainly follows A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Bremen and Dortmund?: Towns on the route from Bremen to Dortmund include Delmenhorst, Riehen, Osnabrück, Münster, Lünen.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Bremen and Dortmund?: Along the route from Bremen to Dortmund you can fill up at Hoyer Tankstelle (24/7), Brämswig (24/7), Westfalen (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Bremen and Dortmund?: Along the route from Bremen to Dortmund you can stop for the night or service your van at Reisemobilplatz Am Kuhhirten, Wohnmobilstell- und Zeltplatz Heidesee Holdorf, Wohnmobilplätze Eymann Sauna.
Where can I stop to rest between Bremen and Dortmund?: On the route from Bremen to Dortmund you can take a break at Autohof Hansator, Bakumer Wiesen Ost, Hohe Heide.

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