How to travel from Bielefeld to Dortmund

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Compare bus and train for Bielefeld to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, while a bus costs an average of €13.

Distance: 57 miles (93 km)

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1h 56m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Dortmund is a train with an average price of €10.

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

A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bielefeld to Dortmund costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bielefeld and Dortmund including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bielefeld to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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from Bielefeld to Dortmund

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

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

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:23 PM1h01
    Bielefeld Hbf
    8:24 PMDortmund Hbf
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:23 PM1h01
    Bielefeld Hbf
    8:24 PMDortmund Hbf
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 644
    9:25 AM0h47
    Bielefeld Hbf
    10:12 AMDortmund Hbf
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:23 AM1h01
    Bielefeld Hbf
    12:24 PMDortmund Hbf
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2042
    8:42 AM0h50
    Bielefeld Hbf
    9:32 AMDortmund Hbf
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1548
    9:55 AM0h53
    Bielefeld Hbf
    10:48 AMDortmund Hbf
    181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld to Dortmund.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bielefeld and Dortmund including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Dortmund is a train with an average price of €10.

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

A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bielefeld to Dortmund costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 56m.

The distance from Bielefeld to Dortmund is approximately 57 miles (93 km).
The average frequency per day from Bielefeld to Dortmund is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bielefeld to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bielefeld to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, moBiel to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bielefeld to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Bielefeld 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.
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