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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
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cloppenburg to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cloppenburg to Dortmund will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Cloppenburg to Dortmund without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cloppenburg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cloppenburg to Dortmund:
A bus is $35 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cloppenburg to Dortmund costing on average $49 (€49).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 5m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 2h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $49 (€49) compared to roughly $28 (€28) 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Cloppenburg to Dortmund trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:05 AM Cloppenburg | 2h27 | 7:32 AM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Cloppenburg | 1h57 | 8:32 AM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Cloppenburg | 1h57 | 9:32 AM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Cloppenburg | 2h27 | 10:32 AM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Cloppenburg | 2h27 | 11:32 AM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Cloppenburg | 2h27 | 12:32 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Cloppenburg | 2h27 | 1:32 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cloppenburg to Dortmund run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€36) but you can travel from only $10 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€36) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 9:40 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Dortmund Hbf -> Dortmund City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cloppenburg 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 Cloppenburg to Dortmund trains use the Cloppenburg to Dortmund Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Dortmund Stadthaus. Use this guide to compare Cloppenburg and Dortmund train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cloppenburg 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: Buby's Spezy Shop, Eiscafè Italia, Balkan-Grill, Zum Pingel Anton
Wi-Fi is available at Cloppenburg. ATMs are available at Cloppenburg.
Ticket office support is available at Cloppenburg. Information desks are available at Cloppenburg.
Luggage storage is available at Cloppenburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cloppenburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cloppenburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cloppenburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schlömer, Park Hotel Cloppenburg, Münsterländer Hof, SKY Hotel Cloppenburg.
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 Stadthaus 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: Westermanns Deli, Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Stadthaus. ATMs are available at Dortmund Stadthaus.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Stadthaus. Information desks are available at Dortmund Stadthaus.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Stadthaus. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Stadthaus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Stadthaus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Stadthaus.
Nearby hotels include Ringhotel Drees, La Villa am Kaiserbrunnen, Hotel Neuhaus, Cityhotel Dortmund.
Dortmund Möllerbrücke is 1 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Möllerbrücke 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, Kleimann, Linus, Teheran
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke. ATMs are available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke. Information desks are available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke.
Nearby hotels include Ringhotel Drees, Cityhotel Dortmund, Hotel Fürst garden, Hotel Unique Novum.
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