How to travel from Berlin to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 262 miles (422 km)

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€56

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€38

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4h 19m

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3h 49m

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5h 51m

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5h 21m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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from Berlin to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

train

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:50AM3h19
Berlin Spandau
12:09PMDortmund Hbf
$611One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM7h35
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
06:20PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW8050
07:00AM1h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
08:05AMCologne Bonn Airport
$3051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:39AM3h30
Berlin Hbf
12:09PMDortmund Hbf
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:28AM3h41
Berlin Südkreuz station
12:09PMDortmund Hbf
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:48PM3h21
Berlin Spandau
04:09PMDortmund Hbf
$1101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:20AM7h00
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
06:20PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:20AM7h25
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
01:45PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM6h55
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
05:15PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$561One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW3
08:50AM1h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
09:55AMCologne Bonn Airport
$3371One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW8040
06:55AM1h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
08:00AMDusseldorf Airport
$3301One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW11
05:10PM1h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
06:15PMCologne Bonn Airport
$4811One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Berlin to Dortmund

The Best Way According to our Users

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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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Dortmund is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Dortmund costing on average $30 (€24).

A train is $100 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Dortmund costing on average $126 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 22m.

Bus takes on average 5h 55m.

The distance from Berlin to Dortmund is approximately 262 miles (422 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Dortmund is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, 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.
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