- Must visit
Felix-Nussbaum-Haus
Daniel Libeskind-designed museum dedicated to painter Felix Nussbaum, with an important collection on his life, exile, and Holocaust-era art.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Osnabrück is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Osnabrück will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 6 trains that leave Dortmund for Osnabrück on Thu, Jun 04, 3 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 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.
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FlixBus
ICE 206
ICE 204
IC 2443 · 20362
ICE 616
ICE 616
ICE 206
ICE 204
IC 2443 · 20362
IC 2441 · 20366Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Dortmund to Osnabrück:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Osnabrück costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $22 (€18) 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.
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Osnabrück trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 208 | On time 6:25 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0h56 | 7:21 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2445 · 20358 | On time 6:28 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h44 | 8:12 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 206 | On time 8:25 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0h56 | 9:21 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2443 · 20362 | On time 8:28 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h44 | 10:12 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 616 | On time 9:30 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0h56 | 10:26 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 204 | On time 10:25 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0h56 | 11:21 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2441 · 20366 | On time 10:28 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h44 | 12:12 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 | On time 11:29 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0h56 | 12:25 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 | On time 12:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h56 | 1:21 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2049 · 90068 · ICE 1053 | On time 12:28 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h23 | 1:51 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2049 · 20370 | On time 12:28 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h44 | 2:12 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | On time 1:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h56 | 2:21 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 5h48 | 7:20 PM Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 | On time 2:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h56 | 3:21 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2047 · 20374 | On time 2:28 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h44 | 4:12 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 | On time 3:30 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h56 | 4:26 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 | On time 4:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h56 | 5:21 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Dortmund to Osnabrück run on average 5 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (93 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Daniel Libeskind-designed museum dedicated to painter Felix Nussbaum, with an important collection on his life, exile, and Holocaust-era art.
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Central market square framed by the town hall and St. Mary's Church, ideal for experiencing Osnabrück's historic core and atmosphere.
Popular local area for industrial heritage walks, viewpoints, and social-media-friendly landscapes combining nature and former industry.
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Costs are moderate by German standards. Supermarkets and casual dining are fair, while hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
Tipping is customary but modest. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafés; not expected for counter service.
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