How to travel from Berlin to Dortmund

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Travel Information from Berlin to Dortmund

distanceDistance261 miles (421 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$23 - $46
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $23 (€20) • 3 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $46 (€40) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 261 miles (421 km) from Berlin to Dortmund. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Berlin to Dortmund.

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from Berlin to Dortmund

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

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

FlixTrain
08:40AM3h44
Berlin Spandau
12:24PMDortmund Hbf
$311One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain
08:40AM3h44
Berlin Spandau
12:24PMDortmund Hbf
$311One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
09:45AM3h25
Berlin Hbf
01:10PMDortmund Hbf
$1071One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain
08:28AM3h56
Berlin Hbf
12:24PMDortmund Hbf
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrain
08:14AM4h10
Berlin Südkreuz station
12:24PMDortmund Hbf
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrain
04:40PM3h44
Berlin Spandau
08:24PMDortmund Hbf
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:20AM6h55
Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
05:15PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:45AM7h35
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
06:20PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:20AM7h00
Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
06:20PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$401One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Berlin to Dortmund

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Dortmund, 84,29% 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 Berlin 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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Find the best journey to Dortmund from Berlin with Omio's travel partners FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Dortmund travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Dortmund

      FAQs: 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 Berlin to Dortmund.
      FAQs

      There are 3 options to travel to Dortmund from Berlin including taking a train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Dortmund is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Dortmund:

      Taking a train costs $5 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€24) for the same trip.

      A train is $23 (€20) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Dortmund costing on average $46 (€40).

      The quickest way to travel between Berlin and Dortmund is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 3 h 33 min on average.

      Getting to Dortmund by train takes 3 h 25 min on average.

      You should expect to travel around 261 miles (421 km) between Berlin and Dortmund.

      The average frequency per day from Berlin to Dortmund is:

      • 7 buses a day.
      • 2 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Berlin to Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Dortmund:

      • Most travelers take a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Dortmund.
      • Most travelers board their plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Dortmund Airport.
      • Most travelers catch their train from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.

      The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Dortmund:

      • FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus or Ecolines can get you to Dortmund by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Berlin to Dortmund for $28 (€24) on Omio.
      • Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can take you to Dortmund by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Berlin to Dortmund for $23 (€20).

      Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

      • Direct buses with FlixBus or Ecolines with 6 direct buses per day.
      • Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain 2 direct trains 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 Berlin to Dortmund.

      Many of our customers traveling from Berlin to Dortmund don't make Dortmund their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Dortmund are Paris, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf or Cologne, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Dortmund to any of these top destinations today!
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