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Dortmunder U
A Major Art And Culture Center In A Former Brewery Tower With Exhibitions, Media Art, And Panoramic City Views.
Cheapest price on Oct 13
kr374
Average ticket price on Oct 13
kr702
Fastest journey on Oct 13
13 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
13 h 38 m
Trains on Oct 13
22
Distance
946 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Dortmund will cost around kr702 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr374.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Dortmund without transferring at least 2 times.
R 4634 · EC 144 · RJX 187 · ICE 1212
EC 144 · RJX 187 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500
R 4636 · EC 148 · RJX 19972+
79404
EC 148 · RJX 19972+
79404+
ICE 1014
R 4636 · EC 148 · RJX 19972+
79404
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214
R 4642 · RJX 62 · ICE 584 · 26736
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214
R 4612 · RJX 19912 · ICE 118 · ICE 786
RJX 60 · ICE 1284 · ICE 844Trains from Budapest to Dortmund run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr150 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 587 miles (946 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 587 miles (946 km) |
Average train duration 12h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price kr150 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 11h 5m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Dortmund trains for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 144 · RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 16h21 | 4:51 AM Dortmund Hbf | 5 transfers | |
EC 144 · RJX 187 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 16h21 | 4:51 AM Dortmund Hbf | 5 transfers | |
R 4634 · EC 144 · RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 | On time 12:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 16h11 | 4:51 AM Dortmund Hbf | 6 transfers | |
R 4634 · EC 144 · RJX 187 · ICE 1212 | On time 12:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 16h11 | 4:51 AM Dortmund Hbf | 6 transfers | |
RJX 68+ NJ 40490 | 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 15h18 | 6:48 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68+ NJ 40490 | 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 15h18 | 6:48 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 148 · RJX 19972 · Bus RE5 · ICE 1014 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 17h43 | 10:13 AM Dortmund Hbf | 5 transfers | |
R 4636 · EC 148 · RJX 19972 · Bus RE5 | 4:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 17h33 | 10:13 AM Dortmund Hbf | 6 transfers | |
| Tuesday, October 13 | |||||
RJX 19912 · ICE 118 · ICE 104 | On time 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h51 | 8:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19912 · ICE 118 · ICE 786 · 26730 | 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h49 | 8:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 4612 · RJX 19912 · ICE 118 · ICE 786 | 6:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 13h39 | 8:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 4612 · RJX 19912 · ICE 118 · ICE 104 | On time 6:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 13h41 | 8:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 2514 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h51 | 9:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 · ICE 1284 · ICE 844 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h40 | 9:10 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 912 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h43 | 10:13 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 13h39 | 10:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 5 transfers | |
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 13h33 | 10:13 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 584 · 26736 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h49 | 11:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 512 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 14h16 | 11:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 4642 · RJX 62 · ICE 512 | On time 9:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 14h06 | 11:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 4642 · RJX 62 · ICE 584 · 26736 | 9:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 13h39 | 11:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest 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 Budapest to Dortmund trains use the Budapest Keleti to Dortmund Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Dortmund-Germania. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Dortmund train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti 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: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld 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: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
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.
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