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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
$43
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 7 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Dortmund on Thu, Aug 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 20 the direct trains cover the 180 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Thu, Aug 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund costing on average $141 (€114).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 30m by train vs 2h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $41 (€33) 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund trains for today, Wednesday, August 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 822 · 17410 · 26411 | Delayed 6:23 AM 8:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h28 | 10:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 822 · 89715 | Delayed 6:23 AM 8:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h31 | 10:53 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · IC 2549 | Delayed 8:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h51 | 10:27 AM 10:27 AMDortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 316 · 26813 | On time 8:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h26 | 11:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29247 · ICE 376 · 26716 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h27 | 1:17 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 614 | Delayed 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h11 | 9:27 AM 9:27 AMDortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 20 | |||||
![]() | 6:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2h22 | 8:44 AM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 111 miles (180 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 111 miles (180 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 5:59 AM |
Last train 9:40 PM |
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A Large Urban Lake Area With Promenades, Cafes Nearby, And Great Walks Popular With Locals And Visitors.
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Refined modern tasting menus in an elegant setting. One of Dortmund’s best-known fine dining addresses with polished service.
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Moderate for Germany; hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and local transit is fairly priced for city travel.
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Dortmund Hbf -> Dortmund City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Dortmund Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Dortmund train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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 Signal Iduna Park is 2 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Strobels, Rosenterassen
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. ATMs are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Information desks are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Dortmund Universität is 4 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Universität has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Shan's Küche, La Gazzetta, Pizzeria Solino, Food fakultät
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Universität. ATMs are available at Dortmund Universität.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Universität. Information desks are available at Dortmund Universität.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Universität. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Universität: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Universität: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Universität.
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