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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Dortmund will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 26 trains from Mannheim to Dortmund, including 17 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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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Trains from Mannheim to Dortmund run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 but you can travel from only $18 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 2h 31m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Mannheim to Dortmund.
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim to Dortmund trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 616 | On time 6:34 AM Mannheim Hbf | 2h47 | 9:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1014 · ICE 1022 · 26715 | On time 7:07 AM Mannheim Hbf | 4h30 | 11:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1014 | On time 7:07 AM Mannheim Hbf | 2h40 | 9:47 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 694 · ICE 994 · 26714 | On time 7:29 AM Mannheim Hbf | 4h50 | 12:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 204 | On time 7:33 AM Mannheim Hbf | 2h48 | 10:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 614 | On time 8:34 AM Mannheim Hbf | 2h47 | 11:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2049 | On time 8:39 AM Mannheim Hbf | 3h42 | 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 9:07 AM Mannheim Hbf | 2h42 | 11:49 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 · ICE 1020 · 26719 | On time 9:07 AM Mannheim Hbf | 4h30 | 1:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 692 · ICE 992 · 26718 | On time 9:29 AM Mannheim Hbf | 4h50 | 2:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 202 | On time 9:33 AM Mannheim Hbf | 2h48 | 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 612 | On time 10:34 AM Mannheim Hbf | 2h47 | 1:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2047 | On time 10:39 AM Mannheim Hbf | 3h42 | 2:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1010 | On time 11:07 AM Mannheim Hbf | 2h41 | 1:48 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 926 | On time 11:07 AM Mannheim Hbf | 4h14 | 3:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 690 · ICE 798 · 26722 | On time 11:29 AM Mannheim Hbf | 4h50 | 4:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 200 | On time 11:33 AM Mannheim Hbf | 2h48 | 2:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 610 | On time 12:34 PM Mannheim Hbf | 2h47 | 3:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2045 | On time 12:39 PM Mannheim Hbf | 3h42 | 4:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 918 | On time 1:07 PM Mannheim Hbf | 2h40 | 3:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 918 · ICE 228 | On time 1:07 PM Mannheim Hbf | 4h14 | 5:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 512 | On time 8:34 PM Mannheim Hbf | 2h47 | 11:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2347 | On time 8:39 PM Mannheim Hbf | 3h45 | 12:24 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 910 · ICE 22 | On time 9:07 PM Mannheim Hbf | 4h15 | 1:22 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 910 · 26839 | On time 9:07 PM Mannheim Hbf | 3h14 | 12:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 | On time 9:33 PM Mannheim Hbf | 3h10 | 12:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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A Major Art And Culture Center In A Former Brewery Tower With Exhibitions, Media Art, And Panoramic City Views.
One Of Europe'S Leading Football Museums, Presenting German Football History Through Trophies, Media, And Interactive Displays.
Dortmund'S Main Art Museum Shows Modern And Contemporary Works, Including Important Graphics And Painting Collections.
Dortmund'S Central Square Hosts The Old Town'S Main Events And Christmas Market Around Historic Civic Buildings.
A Large Urban Lake Area With Promenades, Cafes Nearby, And Great Walks Popular With Locals And Visitors.
One Of Germany'S Largest Botanical Parks, Featuring Themed Gardens, Woodland Paths, And A Relaxed Green Escape.
A top-fermented pale lager long brewed in Dortmund. It is a defining local beer style tied to the city’s industrial and brewing heritage.
A hearty potato soup common in Westphalia, often enriched with vegetables and sausage. It is classic comfort food in the Ruhr area.
A traditional rye bread from Westphalia, dense, dark and slightly sweet. It is a regional staple often served with ham, cheese or smoked fish.
Refined modern tasting menus in an elegant setting. One of Dortmund’s best-known fine dining addresses with polished service.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving Dortmund beer and hearty regional dishes in a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Well-established steakhouse known for quality beef, classic sides and dependable service in a smart but relaxed setting.
Moderate for Germany; hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and local transit is fairly priced for city travel.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is standard. Round taxi fares up; leave small change at cafes.
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Dortmund Hbf -> Dortmund City Center
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Most Mannheim to Dortmund trains use the Mannheim Hbf to Dortmund Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Mannheim and Dortmund train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mannheim Hbf is 2 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim 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: Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten, Corner, Liman Döner, Kaschmir-Tandoori
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim Hbf. ATMs are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim Hbf. Information desks are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Central, Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center, InterCityHotel Mannheim, City Hotel.
Mannheim-Waldhof is 3 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim-Waldhof 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: Bei Dimi, Eis Cafe Sorrento, Da Dina, Piräus II
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim-Waldhof. ATMs are available at Mannheim-Waldhof.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim-Waldhof. Information desks are available at Mannheim-Waldhof.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim-Waldhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim-Waldhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim-Waldhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim-Waldhof.
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.
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