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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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€61 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Amsterdam to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund
Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Dortmund.

There are 2 travel options from Amsterdam to Dortmund: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Dortmund from Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $15 (€14).
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Dortmund:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train with an average ticket price of $22 (€20) from Amsterdam to Dortmund.
The fastest way to get to Dortmund from Amsterdam is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 51 min.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 25 min of travel time.
The Amsterdam to Dortmund distance is around 124 miles (200 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Dortmund is:
- 7 buses per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Dortmund from Amsterdam as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Dortmund:
- Buses mostly leave from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and tend to arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Trains mostly leave from Amsterdam Centraal and tend to arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Dortmund:
- You can go to Dortmund from Amsterdam by bus with FlixBus, Ourbus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $15 (€14) with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Dortmund on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Dortmund from Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Amsterdam to Dortmund tickets for $22 (€20) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dortmund as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Amsterdam to Dortmund.
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