The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
63
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport 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 to Dortmund Airport will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 18 · 26807 · 528315:20 AM3h57Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:17 AMHolzwickede station$351One-way2 transfers
ICE 618 · 90323 · S44:46 AM4h08Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:54 AMDortmund-Wickede station$371One-way2 transfers
ICE 618 · 90323 · S44:46 AM4h10Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:56 AMDortmund-Wickede West station$371One-way2 transfers
ICE 618 · 26707 · 528294:46 AM3h32Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:18 AMHolzwickede station$371One-way2 transfers
ICE 618 · 903234:46 AM3h37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:23 AMHolzwickede station$371One-way1 transfer
ICE 820 · 89717 · 903319:21 AM3h02Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:23 PMHolzwickede station$1151One-way2 transfers
ICE 724 · 89723 · 9033712:20 PM3h03Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3:23 PMHolzwickede station$981One-way2 transfers
ICE 722 · 26723 · 528451:08 PM3h10Frankfurt (Main) Hbf4:18 PMHolzwickede station$1031One-way2 transfers
ICE 824 · 26711 · 528337:08 AM3h10Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:18 AMHolzwickede station$611One-way2 transfers
ICE 820 · S1 · S49:21 AM3h12Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:33 PMDortmund-Wickede West station$1201One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Dortmund Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€57) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.82 (€-24.13). The journey takes 3h 43m versus 2h 37m 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.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 778 · ICE 946 · 52831 · S4 | 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h13 | 9:54 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 778 · ICE 946 · 52831 · S4 | 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h15 | 9:56 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 778 · ICE 946 · 52831 | 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h36 | 9:17 AM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 618 · 90323 · S4 | 4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h08 | 8:54 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 618 · 90323 · S4 | 4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h10 | 8:56 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 618 · 26707 · 52829 | 4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h32 | 8:18 AM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 618 · 90323 | 4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h37 | 8:23 AM Holzwickede station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 18 · ICE 222 · S1 · S4 | On time 5:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h45 | 9:05 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 18 · ICE 222 · S1 · S4 | On time 5:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 9:03 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 18 · 26807 · 52831 | On time 5:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h57 | 9:17 AM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 826 · S1 · S4 | On time 5:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h54 | 9:35 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 826 · ICE 845 · 90325 | On time 5:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h42 | 9:23 AM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 826 · S1 · S4 | On time 5:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h52 | 9:33 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 78 · ICE 644 · 52833 · S4 | On time 5:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h08 | 10:54 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 78 · ICE 644 · 52833 · S4 | On time 5:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 10:56 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 78 · ICE 644 · 52833 | On time 5:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h32 | 10:18 AM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2241 · ICE 847 · S1 · S4 | On time 6:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h50 | 11:33 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2241 · ICE 847 · S1 · S4 | On time 6:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h52 | 11:35 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 776 · ICE 944 · 52835 · S4 | 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h08 | 11:54 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 776 · ICE 944 · 52835 · S4 | 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 11:56 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 776 · ICE 944 · 52835 | 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h31 | 11:17 AM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 824 · S1 · S4 | On time 7:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h25 | 10:33 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 824 · S1 · S4 | On time 7:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h27 | 10:35 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 824 · 26711 · 52833 | On time 7:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h10 | 10:18 AM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 220 · S1 · S4 | 7:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 11:03 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 220 · S1 · S4 | 7:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h31 | 11:05 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 220 · 26811 · 52835 | 7:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 11:17 AM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 76 · ICE 642 · 52837 | On time 7:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h32 | 12:18 PM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1612 · IC 2204 · S1 · S4 | On time 8:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h53 | 12:05 PM Dortmund-Wickede station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1612 · IC 2204 · S1 · S4 | On time 8:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h51 | 12:03 PM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1612 · 26813 · 52837 | On time 8:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 12:18 PM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
33087 · 52791 · S4+ 15138 | 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h34 | 12:54 PM Dortmund-Wickede station | 4 transfers | |
33087 · 52791+ 31317+ 15138 | 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 12:19 PM Holzwickede station | 3 transfers | |
33087 · 52791 · S4+ 31317 | 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h36 | 12:56 PM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 4 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 614 · 26715 · 52837 | 8:32 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h46 | 12:18 PM Holzwickede station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 774 · ICE 942 · 52839 · S4 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 1:56 PM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 774 · ICE 942 · 52839 · S4 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h08 | 1:54 PM Dortmund-Wickede station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 774 · ICE 942 · 52839 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h31 | 1:17 PM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 820 · S1 · S4 | Delayed 7:27 AM 9:21 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h14 | 12:35 PM Dortmund-Wickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 820 · S1 · S4 | Delayed 7:27 AM 9:21 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h12 | 12:33 PM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 820 · 89717 · 90331 | Delayed 7:27 AM 9:21 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h02 | 12:23 PM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 128 · S1 · S4 | On time 9:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h31 | 1:05 PM Dortmund-Wickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 128 · S1 · S4 | On time 9:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 1:03 PM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 15:20. The fastest train covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 6:08 AM |
Last train 3:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund Airport from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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.
VIAS Rail GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
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