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Travel Information to Dortmund from Berlin

Distance261 miles (421 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$19 - $24
Cheapest modeTrain • $19 (€17) • 3 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • $19 (€17) • 3 h 25 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 261 miles (421 km) by train or bus to Dortmund from Berlin. 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.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM7h35
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
06:20PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55PM5h50
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
05:45AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW5
12:25PM1h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
01:30PMCologne Bonn Airport
$2261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:48PM3h37
Berlin Spandau
04:25PMDortmund Hbf
$751One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:38PM3h47
Berlin Hbf
04:25PMDortmund Hbf
$751One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:22PM4h03
Berlin Südkreuz station
04:25PMDortmund Hbf
$751One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:20AM7h00
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
06:20PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:20AM7h25
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
01:45PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM6h55
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
05:15PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$461One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW15
09:20PM1h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
10:25PMCologne Bonn Airport
$2261One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW8044
02:35PM1h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
03:40PMDusseldorf Airport
$2761One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9
05:15PM1h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
06:20PMCologne Bonn Airport
$3131One-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 or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Dortmund is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Dortmund:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $24 (€22) from Berlin to Dortmund.

Taking a train costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Berlin and Dortmund is by train, which takes on average 3 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Dortmund by bus takes 5 h 50 min on average.

The distance from Berlin to Dortmund is approximately 261 miles (421 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Dortmund is:

  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • 15 flights a day.
  • 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Berlin and Dortmund as scheduled services by train or bus 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, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Most travelers board 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 travel by bus from Berlin to Dortmund with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Berlin to Dortmund tickets for $24 (€22) on Omio.
  • You can go to Dortmund from Berlin by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You'll see cheap train tickets for $19 (€17) with FlixTrain from Berlin to Dortmund on Omio.

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

  • Direct buses with FlixBus with 12 direct buses per day.
  • Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain 9 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 between Berlin and Dortmund.

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, Düsseldorf or Cologne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf or Cologne from Dortmund, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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