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Dortmunder U
A Former Brewery Tower Turned Center For Contemporary Art And Culture, Known For Exhibitions, Events, And Its Rooftop City Views.
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dorndorf-Steudnitz to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dorndorf-Steudnitz to Dortmund will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
It's difficult to get from Dorndorf-Steudnitz to Dortmund without transferring at least once.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dorndorf-Steudnitz to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $578.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $578 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dorndorf-Steudnitz to Dortmund:
A bus is $93 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dorndorf-Steudnitz to Dortmund costing on average $141 (€114).
A bus is $530 (€429) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dorndorf-Steudnitz to Dortmund costing on average $578 (€468).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
Tickets start at around $141 (€114) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-74.70 (€-60.45). The journey takes 5h 53m versus 4h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Dorndorf-Steudnitz to Dortmund trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:54 AM Dornburg (saale) | 5h20 | 11:14 AM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:22 AM Dornburg (saale) | 5h52 | 5:14 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Dornburg (saale) | 5h39 | 5:14 PM Dortmund | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Dorndorf-Steudnitz to Dortmund run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $127 (€103) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:12, the last at 17:31. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 5h 49m.
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average train duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $127 (€103) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 49m |
First train 8:12 AM |
Last train 5:31 PM |
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