Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jun 04

Cheapest price

$19

Average price

$45

Fastest journey

1 h 47 m

Average duration

1 h 47 m

Trains per day

19

Distance

197 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.

Fast trains

Of the 19 trains that leave Bremen Hbf for Dortmund Hbf on Thu, Jun 04, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 197 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .

On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 103
    5:40 AM1h52
    Bremen Hbf
    7:32 AMDortmund Hbf
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 209
    9:44 PM1h50
    Bremen Hbf
    11:34 PMDortmund Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921
    11:44 PM2h01
    Bremen Hbf
    1:45 AMDortmund Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn4445 · ICE 1540
    12:13 AM4h50
    Bremen Hbf
    5:03 AMDortmund Hbf
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 619
    8:44 PM1h49
    Bremen Hbf
    10:33 PMDortmund Hbf
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $207.

Distance: 122 miles (197 km)

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Driving

$43

Average price

$22

Average price

Cheapest

$476

Average price

$43

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 39m

Average total duration

3h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 45m

Average total duration

3h 45m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

2h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf costing on average $43 (€35).

A bus is $453 (€366) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf costing on average $476 (€384).

The fastest way to travel from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Dortmund Hbf take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 9m.

Flight takes on average 3h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bremen Hbf and Dortmund Hbf including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 30m sooner (1h 54m by train vs 2h 24m by car). Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $43 (€34) 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.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

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.

Live departures

Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 619
Delayed
6:46 PM 8:44 PMBremen Hbf
1h48
8:35 PM 8:35 PMDortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 209
On time
9:44 PM Bremen Hbf
1h49
11:33 PM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 921
On time
11:44 PM Bremen Hbf
1h59
1:43 AM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Thursday, June 4
Deutsche Bahn4445 · ICE 1540
Delayed
12:13 AM Bremen Hbf
4h50
2:52 AM 2:52 AMDortmund Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 103
On time
5:40 AM Bremen Hbf
1h52
7:32 AM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 515
On time
6:44 AM Bremen Hbf
1h48
8:32 AM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 105
On time
7:44 AM Bremen Hbf
1h48
9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 517
On time
8:44 AM Bremen Hbf
1h48
10:32 AM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 107
On time
9:44 AM Bremen Hbf
1h48
11:32 AM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 519
On time
10:44 AM Bremen Hbf
1h48
12:32 PM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 109
On time
11:45 AM Bremen Hbf
1h47
1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 611
On time
12:44 PM Bremen Hbf
1h48
2:32 PM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 201
On time
1:45 PM Bremen Hbf
1h47
3:32 PM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 613
On time
2:44 PM Bremen Hbf
1h48
4:32 PM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 203
On time
3:45 PM Bremen Hbf
1h47
5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 615
On time
4:44 PM Bremen Hbf
1h48
6:32 PM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 205
On time
5:45 PM Bremen Hbf
1h47
7:32 PM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 617
On time
6:44 PM Bremen Hbf
1h48
8:32 PM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 207
On time
7:44 PM Bremen Hbf
1h48
9:32 PM Dortmund Hbf
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf

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Trains from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 1h 39m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
122 miles (197 km)
Average train duration
1h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
$12 (€10)
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 39m
First train
4:40 AM
Last train
10:48 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Bremen Hbf and Dortmund Hbf from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 47m
Cheapest Price
$57 (€46)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Trains from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $12 (€10), while the average price is around $43 (€35).
The train from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf takes 1h 39m and runs 6 per day.
The first train from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf leaves at 4:40 AM.
The distance by train from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf is 122 miles (197 km).
The last train from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf leaves at 10:48 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf is by train, with a cost of around $12 (€10).
The train journey from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, featuring views of the picturesque Lower Saxony countryside, with fields and small towns, before transitioning into more industrial landscapes as you approach Dortmund.
A day trip from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf is feasible with a travel time of 1h 39m and a distance of 122 miles (197 km). Trains run 7 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf.
Since both Bremen Hbf and Dortmund Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Dortmund Hbf include Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bremen, Münster, Enschede.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Bremen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf

Bremen
Dortmund
The major train station for departures in Bremen is Bremen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bremen Hbf for your trip from Bremen to Dortmund.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 06:30 - 21:00
  • Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00
  • Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00
  • Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00
  • Friday: 06:30 - 21:00
  • Saturday: 07:30 - 21:00
  • Sunday: 07:30 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Du & ich
  • Mexcal
  • Savarin
  • Aldo
Hotel
Hotel
  • City-Hotel
  • Buthmann
  • Hotel Bremer Haus
  • Courtyard by Marriott

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