How to travel from Brandenburg to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus for Brandenburg to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brandenburg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $104 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $104, while a train costs an average of $104.

Distance: 224 miles (362 km)

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$85

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4h 53m

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4h 23m

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4h 50m

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The cheapest way to travel from Brandenburg to Dortmund is a train with an average price of $104 (€85).
The fastest way to travel from Brandenburg to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brandenburg and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brandenburg to Dortmund among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 27m sooner (4h 23m by train vs 4h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $104 (€85) compared to roughly $85 (€68) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Brandenburg to Dortmund

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

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

  • FlixBus
    1:40 AM5h55
    Brandenburg
    7:35 AMDortmund
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    1:40 AM5h55
    Brandenburg
    7:35 AMDortmund
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:40 AM5h55
    Brandenburg
    7:35 AMDortmund
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg to Dortmund.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brandenburg and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brandenburg to Dortmund is a train with an average price of $104 (€85).
The fastest way to travel from Brandenburg to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Brandenburg to Dortmund is approximately 224 miles (362 km).
The average frequency per day from Brandenburg to Dortmund is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brandenburg Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • 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 Brandenburg to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ODEG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brandenburg to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 14 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Brandenburg 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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