How to travel from Bern to Dortmund

There are 3 options to travel between Bern and Dortmund including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of CHF57.

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

A bus is CHF47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Dortmund costing on average CHF103.

A bus is CHF108 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Dortmund costing on average CHF165.

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 6h 32m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Flight takes on average 8h 42m.

Bus takes on average 11h 8m.

The distance from Bern to Dortmund is approximately 315 miles (508 km).

The average frequency per day from Bern to Dortmund is:

• Around 16 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Dortmund:

• Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Dortmund by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Bern to Dortmund:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Bern to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.