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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
$9
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf - Lohausen to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf - Lohausen to Dortmund will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 3 trains that leave Düsseldorf - Lohausen for Dortmund on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 49 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf - Lohausen to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Düsseldorf - Lohausen to Dortmund:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf - Lohausen to Dortmund costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (46m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $12 (€10) 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.
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 Düsseldorf - Lohausen to Dortmund trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:59 AM Düsseldorf - Lohausen | 0h45 | 7:44 AM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:21 AM Düsseldorf - Lohausen | 0h49 | 12:10 PM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:38 AM Düsseldorf - Lohausen | 0h49 | 12:27 PM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf - Lohausen to Dortmund run on average 2 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
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A Former Brewery Tower Turned Center For Contemporary Art And Culture, Known For Exhibitions, Events, And Its Rooftop City Views.
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The City’S Major Modern And Contemporary Art Museum, Featuring Expressionism, Fluxus, And Rotating Exhibitions Inside Dortmunder U.
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A Popular Lakeside Redevelopment Area With Walking Paths, Modern Architecture, And Sunset Views, Especially Trendy With Locals And Visitors.
The Historic Old Market Square In Central Dortmund, A Classic Meeting Point Surrounded By Important City-Center Buildings.
A traditional Westphalian beef stew seasoned generously with pepper, slowly cooked until tender. It is one of Dortmund’s best-known regional specialties.
Air-dried and lightly smoked Westphalian ham, prized across the region for its deep flavor. It is often served with dark bread and pickles.
A Dortmund bakery classic: a small savory roll topped with salt and caraway, traditionally eaten with Mett, butter, or cheese.
An established seafood-focused restaurant with a polished setting and strong reputation for quality ingredients and refined preparation.
A well-known central steakhouse with a classic atmosphere, strong service, and substantial meat-focused dishes. Good for a more upscale meal.
A long-established brewery restaurant near the market square, known for hearty regional food and Dortmund beer in a lively traditional setting.
Moderate by German standards: public transport and casual food are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more during trade fairs and football weekends.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars; no tip is expected for counter service.
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