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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Dortmund will cost around €97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.
It's difficult to get from Antwerp to Dortmund without transferring at least once.
EC 9239 · IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087
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Trains from Antwerp to Dortmund run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 3h 9m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Antwerp to Dortmund.
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Dortmund trains for today, Thursday, October 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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EC 9263 · IC 3670+ 20043+ Bus RE19 | 7:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 5h41 | 1:26 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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EC 9211 · IC 3618 · 32229 · 20075 | 6:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 5h29 | 12:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 6 transfers | |
IC 4529 · ICE 13 · 26415 | 7:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 4h56 | 12:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 4529 · ICE 13 · ICE 557 · ICE 202 | On time 7:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 4h27 | 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 9219 · IC 3626 · 32237 · 20079 | 8:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 5h29 | 2:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 6 transfers | |
EC 9223 · IC 3630 · 32241 · 20081 | 9:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 5h29 | 3:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 6 transfers | |
EC 9235 · IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 | On time 12:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 4h36 | 5:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 9235 · IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 | 12:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 4h29 | 5:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 6 transfers | |
EC 9239 · IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 | 1:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 4h29 | 6:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 6 transfers | |
2038+ 9459 | 4:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 4h05 | 8:30 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
2038+ 9459 | 4:30 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 4h00 | 8:30 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3139+ 9471 | 6:05 PM Antwerp-Central | 4h35 | 10:40 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3139+ 9471 | 6:11 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 4h29 | 10:40 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Antwerp to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, and VIAS Rail GmbH. Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. High-speed trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar. Regional trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn and VIAS Rail GmbH. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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A Major Art And Culture Center In A Former Brewery Tower With Exhibitions, Media Art, And Panoramic City Views.
One Of Europe'S Leading Football Museums, Presenting German Football History Through Trophies, Media, And Interactive Displays.
Dortmund'S Main Art Museum Shows Modern And Contemporary Works, Including Important Graphics And Painting Collections.
Dortmund'S Central Square Hosts The Old Town'S Main Events And Christmas Market Around Historic Civic Buildings.
A Large Urban Lake Area With Promenades, Cafes Nearby, And Great Walks Popular With Locals And Visitors.
One Of Germany'S Largest Botanical Parks, Featuring Themed Gardens, Woodland Paths, And A Relaxed Green Escape.
A top-fermented pale lager long brewed in Dortmund. It is a defining local beer style tied to the city’s industrial and brewing heritage.
A hearty potato soup common in Westphalia, often enriched with vegetables and sausage. It is classic comfort food in the Ruhr area.
A traditional rye bread from Westphalia, dense, dark and slightly sweet. It is a regional staple often served with ham, cheese or smoked fish.
Refined modern tasting menus in an elegant setting. One of Dortmund’s best-known fine dining addresses with polished service.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving Dortmund beer and hearty regional dishes in a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Well-established steakhouse known for quality beef, classic sides and dependable service in a smart but relaxed setting.
Moderate for Germany; hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and local transit is fairly priced for city travel.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is standard. Round taxi fares up; leave small change at cafes.
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Dortmund Hbf -> Dortmund City Center
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Dortmund 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 Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Antwerp to Dortmund trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Dortmund Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Dortmund-Germania. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Dortmund train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
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.
Dortmund-Oespel is 6 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund-Oespel 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: Oespeler Deele da Gian, Olympia Grill, Casa del Gusto, Wiacker Gartencafé
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund-Oespel. ATMs are available at Dortmund-Oespel.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund-Oespel. Information desks are available at Dortmund-Oespel.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund-Oespel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund-Oespel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund-Oespel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund-Oespel.
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