How to travel from Copenhagen to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $79.

Distance: 355 miles (572 km)

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Driving

$121

Average price

$71

Average price

Cheapest

$193

Average price

$190

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 27m

Average total duration

7h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 26m

Average total duration

11h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 43m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

8h 31m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $71 (€57).

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

A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Dortmund costing on average $121 (€97).

A bus is $122 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Dortmund costing on average $193 (€155).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 57m.

Bus takes on average 11h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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from Copenhagen to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 PM15h30
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    1:55 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $701One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 PM15h30
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    1:55 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $701One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9245
    8:30 PM1h20
    Copenhagen Airport
    9:50 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 50137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · S1
    9:45 AM9h45
    Copenhagen Central Station
    7:30 PMDortmund Hbf
    $1231One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 50145 · IC 5761 · 11179 · S3
    11:45 AM10h47
    Copenhagen Central Station
    10:32 PMDortmund Hbf
    $1231One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 13465 · S1 · ICE 615
    10:22 AM8h10
    Copenhagen Central Station
    6:32 PMDortmund Hbf
    $1421One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:25 PM13h59
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    12:24 PMDortmund Hbf
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2:55 AM13h30
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    4:25 PMDortmund Hbf
    $771One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 PM12h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    4:55 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $801One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9243
    8:55 AM1h20
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:15 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $2591One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1276 · KL1805
    7:10 PM3h15
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2981One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1274 · KL1805
    4:30 PM5h55
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2981One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $71 (€57).

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

A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Dortmund costing on average $121 (€97).

A bus is $122 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Dortmund costing on average $193 (€155).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 57m.

Bus takes on average 11h 56m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Dortmund is approximately 355 miles (572 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Dortmund is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta, Ryanair to go to Dortmund by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Copenhagen to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen 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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