When traveling between Berlin and Dortmund, where do I depart from Berlin and where do I arrive in Dortmund?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Dortmund: Most travelers board their bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund Signal-Iduna-Park. Most travelers catch their train from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.

What companies run services between Berlin and Dortmund?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Dortmund: You can take a bus from Berlin to Dortmund with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $37 (€32) with FlixBus from Berlin to Dortmund. You can go to Dortmund from Berlin by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $70 (€60) with Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Dortmund on Omio.

Is it possible to travel directly between Berlin and Dortmund?

Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Dortmund with the following travel companies: You can find 3 direct buses per day to Dortmund with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar. You can find 17 direct trains per day to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Direct services to Dortmund tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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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.

09:00AM3h47

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

12:47PMDortmund Central Station

$981One-way

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09:00AM3h47

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

12:47PMDortmund Central Station

$981One-way

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport

07:55AMDusseldorf Airport

$1431One-way

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11:46AM3h24

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

03:10PMDortmund Central Station

$981One-way

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09:46AM3h24

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

01:10PMDortmund Central Station

$1171One-way

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08:46AM3h24

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

12:10PMDortmund Central Station

$1171One-way

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07:20PM1h10

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

08:30PMDusseldorf Airport

$1941One-way

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04:00PM1h10

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

05:10PMDusseldorf Airport

$2201One-way

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04:10PM1h10

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

05:20PMCologne/Bonn Airport

$2591One-way

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Travel Information between Berlin and Dortmund

Distance	261 miles (421 km)
Available travel modes	Bus or train
Ticket price range	$37 - $70
Cheapest mode	Bus • $37 (€32) • 6 h 50 min
Fastest mode	Train • $70 (€60) • 3 h 23 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 261 miles (421 km) by bus or train from Berlin to Dortmund. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 23 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $37 (€32). 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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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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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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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.

Cheapest Price: $23

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.

Cheapest Price: $22

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.

You can get to Dortmund from Berlin 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $37 (€32).

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

Taking a bus costs $33 (€28) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $70 (€60).

The fastest way to get to Dortmund from Berlin is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 23 min.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Getting to Dortmund by bus takes 6 h 50 min on average.

Dortmund is approximately 261 miles (421 km) away from Berlin.

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Dortmund is:

3 buses per day.
Around 18 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Dortmund from Berlin as scheduled services by bus or train 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 board their bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund Signal-Iduna-Park.
Most travelers catch their train from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Dortmund:

You can take a bus from Berlin to Dortmund with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $37 (€32) with FlixBus from Berlin to Dortmund.
You can go to Dortmund from Berlin by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $70 (€60) with Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Dortmund on Omio.

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

You can find 3 direct buses per day to Dortmund with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar.
You can find 17 direct trains per day to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.

Direct services to Dortmund tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Berlin to Dortmund? Many Omio customers who go from Berlin to Dortmund usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam or Hamburg. If you're looking to explore Paris, Amsterdam or Hamburg from Dortmund, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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