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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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €24.

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 18m. 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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€50

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€23

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4h 4m

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3h 34m

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5h 12m

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4h 42m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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€57

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€26

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3h 48m

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3h 18m

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5h 43m

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5h 13m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Dortmund:

A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Dortmund costing on average €50.

A bus is €267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Dortmund costing on average €289.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 13m.

Bus takes on average 4h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Dortmund among Omio's users.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €26.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Dortmund:

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Dortmund costing on average €57.

A bus is €461 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Dortmund costing on average €487.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 18m.

Bus takes on average 5h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Dortmund

How to get from Amsterdam to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Sindbad0
    3:45 PM3h45
    Amsterdam
    7:30 PMDortmund
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Sindbad0
    3:45 PM3h45
    Amsterdam
    7:30 PMDortmund
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1803
    4:55 PM0h45
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    6981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3537 · 20081 · 10139 · ICE 941
    10:56 AM3h48
    Amsterdam Zuid
    2:44 PMDortmund Hbf
    241One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3545 · 20085 · 10147 · ICE 943
    12:56 PM3h48
    Amsterdam Zuid
    4:44 PMDortmund Hbf
    241One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3021 · IC 3521 · 20073 · 10123
    6:54 AM3h49
    Amsterdam Centraal
    10:43 AMDortmund Hbf
    431One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 PM3h50
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    10:55 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 PM4h10
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    10:55 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 AM4h10
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    12:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1819+Deutsche BahnICE 24
    12:30 PM11h08
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    11:38 PMDortmund Hbf
    2781One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1819+Deutsche BahnICE 28
    12:30 PM6h55
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7:25 PMDortmund Hbf
    2851One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1817+Deutsche BahnICE 28
    10:00 AM9h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7:25 PMDortmund Hbf
    2851One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Amsterdam to Dortmund

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Dortmund and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Dortmund:

A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Dortmund costing on average €50.

A bus is €267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Dortmund costing on average €289.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 13m.

Bus takes on average 4h 42m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Dortmund is approximately 124 miles (201 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Dortmund is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Dortmund:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.
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