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Compare train and bus for Arnhem to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arnhem to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Dortmund:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Dortmund costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€52) compared to roughly $33 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.80 (€-25.19). The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 52m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Arnhem to Dortmund
How to get from Arnhem to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Arnhem to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:10 PM2h55Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)5:05 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:10 PM2h55Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)5:05 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 125 · 31262 · 268211:34 PM1h40Arnhem station3:14 PMDortmund Hbf$551One-way2 transfers
Other options
- IC 3145 · 32249 · 20085 · 101471:50 PM2h55Arnhem station4:45 PMDortmund Hbf$351One-way4 transfers
- ICE 125 · 312621:34 PM1h52Arnhem station3:26 PMDortmund Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Dortmund:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Dortmund costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Arnhem and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Arnhem station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Dortmund by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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