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Trip Summary
There are 30 daily trains from Salzwedel to Dörpen. Traveling by train from Salzwedel to Dörpen usually takes around 6 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 4 hours and 37 minutes.
| Distance | 160 mi (257 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 37m |
| Lowest price | $47.57 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Salzwedel to Dörpen?
2 train services operate from Salzwedel to Dörpen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 27 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 27 | 5h 58m | $73.74 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 6h 39m | $48.64 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Salzwedel to Dörpen start from $48, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Dörpen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Salzwedel leaves from Train Station and one other station. And in Dörpen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Salzwedel to Dörpen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Dörpen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 37 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Salzwedel and Dörpen is approximately 160 miles, or 257 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 2 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Salzwedel to Dörpen are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Salzwedel at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 30 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Dörpen to Salzwedel.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Salzwedel?
Main departure station: Pretzier(Altm)
There are two stations in Salzwedel where you can board the train to Dörpen.
All train stations in Salzwedel:
Pretzier(Altm)
Train Station
Where is the train station in Dörpen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Dörpen has one train station.
Train stations in Dörpen:
Train Station
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