How to travel from Antwerp to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Antwerp to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $101.

Distance: 133 miles (215 km)

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$25

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$101

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4h 48m

Average total duration

4h 18m

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from Antwerp to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:35 PM7h05
    Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
    11:40 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $141One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:35 PM7h05
    Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
    11:40 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $141One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1706 · KL1803
    3:10 PM2h30
    Brussels Airport
    5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 4529 · ICE 13 · 26815
    7:54 AM4h21
    Antwerp-Central
    12:15 PMDortmund Hbf
    $841One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCB3139+Eurostar9471
    6:11 PM4h32
    Antwerp-Berchem
    10:43 PMDortmund Hbf
    $871One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCB3139+Eurostar9471
    6:05 PM4h38
    Antwerp-Central
    10:43 PMDortmund Hbf
    $871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 AM7h05
    Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
    4:10 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:25 AM7h08
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    5:33 PMDortmund Hbf
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 PM7h10
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    5:00 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1704 · KL1801
    10:25 AM3h30
    Brussels Airport
    1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1702 · KL1799
    8:05 AM3h45
    Brussels Airport
    11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1700 · KL1799
    6:20 AM5h30
    Brussels Airport
    11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Antwerp 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 Antwerp to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between Antwerp and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $25 (€21).

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

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Dortmund costing on average $101 (€82).

A bus is $268 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Dortmund costing on average $293 (€238).

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 48m.

Flight takes on average 8h 16m.

The distance from Antwerp to Dortmund is approximately 133 miles (215 km).
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Dortmund is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp 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 Antwerp to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antwerp to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Antwerp to Dortmund:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. 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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