The cheapest and fastest trains from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- $7
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- $44
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 21 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 21 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 92
- Distance
- 32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 92 trains from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf, including 90 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 21 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.
FlixTrain9:04 AM 0h23 Essen Hbf 9:27 AM Dortmund Hbf $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 8458:21 AM 0h23 Essen Hbf 8:44 AM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 20410:00 AM 0h21 Essen Hbf 10:21 AM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 20212:00 PM 0h21 Essen Hbf 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 84912:21 PM 0h23 Essen Hbf 12:44 PM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 2068:00 AM 0h21 Essen Hbf 8:21 AM Dortmund Hbf $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 20410:00 AM 0h21 Essen Hbf 10:21 AM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 20212:00 PM 0h21 Essen Hbf 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 2002:00 PM 0h21 Essen Hbf 2:21 PM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 6187:00 AM 0h21 Essen Hbf 7:21 AM Dortmund Hbf $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
Trains from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 18m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf.
Live departures
Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26827 | 5:52 PM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 6:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 | Delayed 6:00 PM Essen Hbf | 0h21 | 5:52 PM 5:52 PMDortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26729 | 6:13 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 6:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 945 | On time 6:21 PM Essen Hbf | 0h23 | 6:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89731 | 6:29 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 6:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26735 | 9:13 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 9:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89737 | 9:29 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 9:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26835 | 9:52 PM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 10:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 | 9:56 PM Essen Hbf | 0h41 | 10:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26737 | 10:13 PM Essen Hbf | 0h29 | 10:42 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89739 | 10:38 PM Essen Hbf | 0h28 | 11:06 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
10237 · 31278 | 10:40 PM Essen Hbf | 0h47 | 11:27 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 | 10:56 PM Essen Hbf | 0h41 | 11:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89741 | 11:38 PM Essen Hbf | 0h29 | 12:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26839 | 11:52 PM Essen Hbf | 0h29 | 12:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 | 11:56 PM Essen Hbf | 0h41 | 12:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
S1 | 12:26 AM Essen Hbf | 0h41 | 1:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89743 | 12:38 AM Essen Hbf | 0h30 | 1:08 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26841 | 12:52 AM Essen Hbf | 0h27 | 1:19 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S2 | 12:53 AM Essen Hbf | 0h50 | 1:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 | 1:26 AM Essen Hbf | 0h41 | 2:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89745 | 1:46 AM Essen Hbf | 0h30 | 2:16 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26843 | 1:52 AM Essen Hbf | 0h28 | 2:20 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S2 | 1:53 AM Essen Hbf | 0h50 | 2:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 | 2:26 AM Essen Hbf | 0h41 | 3:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26845 | 2:52 AM Essen Hbf | 0h27 | 3:19 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S2 | 2:53 AM Essen Hbf | 0h50 | 3:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S2 | 3:53 AM Essen Hbf | 0h50 | 4:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 | 4:26 AM Essen Hbf | 0h41 | 5:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26801 | 4:52 AM Essen Hbf | 0h28 | 5:20 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 | 4:56 AM Essen Hbf | 0h41 | 5:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
30757 · S5 | 5:07 AM Essen Hbf | 0h45 | 5:52 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 | 5:26 AM Essen Hbf | 0h41 | 6:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26803 | 5:52 AM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 6:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 208 | 6:00 AM Essen Hbf | 0h21 | 6:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26705 | 6:13 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 6:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 843 | 6:22 AM Essen Hbf | 0h21 | 6:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89707 | 6:29 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 6:53 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26805 | 6:52 AM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 7:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 618 | 7:00 AM Essen Hbf | 0h21 | 7:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26707 | 7:13 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 7:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 543 | 7:20 AM Essen Hbf | 0h21 | 7:41 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89709 | 7:29 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 7:53 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26807 | 7:52 AM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 8:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 206 | 8:00 AM Essen Hbf | 0h21 | 8:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26709 | 8:13 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 8:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 845 | 8:21 AM Essen Hbf | 0h23 | 8:44 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 845 | 8:22 AM Essen Hbf | 0h21 | 8:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89711 | 8:29 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 8:53 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26809 | 8:52 AM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 9:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:04 AM Essen Hbf | 0h23 | 9:27 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26711 | 9:13 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 9:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89713 | 9:29 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 9:53 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26811 | 9:52 AM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 10:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 204 | 10:00 AM Essen Hbf | 0h21 | 10:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26713 | 10:13 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 10:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89715 | 10:29 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 10:53 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26813 | 10:52 AM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 11:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26715 | 11:13 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 11:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89717 | 11:29 AM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 11:53 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26815 | 11:52 AM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 12:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 | On time 12:00 PM Essen Hbf | 0h21 | 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26717 | 12:13 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 12:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 849 | 12:21 PM Essen Hbf | 0h23 | 12:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89719 | 12:29 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 12:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26817 | 12:52 PM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 1:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26719 | 1:13 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 1:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89721 | 1:29 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 1:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26819 | 1:52 PM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 2:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 | On time 2:00 PM Essen Hbf | 0h21 | 2:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26721 | 2:13 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 2:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 941 | On time 2:21 PM Essen Hbf | 0h23 | 2:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89723 | 2:29 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 2:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26821 | 2:52 PM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 3:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26723 | 3:13 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 3:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89725 | 3:29 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 3:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26823 | 3:52 PM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 4:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26725 | 4:13 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 4:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 943 | On time 4:21 PM Essen Hbf | 0h23 | 4:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89727 | 4:29 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 4:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26825 | 4:52 PM Essen Hbf | 0h22 | 5:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26727 | 5:13 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 5:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89729 | 5:29 PM Essen Hbf | 0h24 | 5:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Essen Hbf and Dortmund Hbf
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FAQs: Trains from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
Most Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf trains use the Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Essen Hbf and Dortmund Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Essen Hbf from Essen city centre
Essen Hbf train station facilities and services
Essen 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 and drink
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Getting to Dortmund Hbf from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
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