How to travel from Copenhagen to Dortmund

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Compare bus, train, 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 $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $52.

Distance: 355 miles (572 km)

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Flight

$119

Average price

$72

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Cheapest

$251

Average price

8h 18m

Average total duration

7h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 7m

Average total duration

10h 37m

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4h 25m

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1h 25m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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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
    04:40PM12h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    04:55AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $931One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    08:55PM16h50
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    01:45PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $861One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9245
    08:45PM1h20
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:05PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · ICE 205
    09:50AM9h42
    Copenhagen Central Station
    07:32PMDortmund Hbf
    $1501One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 153 · IC 5763 · 11183 · ICE 209
    01:50PM10h27
    Copenhagen Central Station
    12:17AMDortmund Hbf
    $1331One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 393 · ICE 613
    08:09AM8h23
    Copenhagen Central Station
    04:32PMDortmund Hbf
    $1801One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:00PM13h24
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    12:24PMDortmund Hbf
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    04:00PM17h27
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    09:27AMDortmund Hbf
    $881One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00PM15h55
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    02:55PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9243
    09:05AM1h20
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:25AMDusseldorf Airport
    $2411One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1272+KLM CityhopperKL1803
    02:45PM2h55
    Copenhagen Airport
    05:40PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3601One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1276+German AirwaysKL1805
    07:10PM3h15
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:25PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3601One-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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $44 (€36).

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

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Dortmund costing on average $52 (€42).

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Dortmund costing on average $61 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 10m.

Bus takes on average 12h 5m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Dortmund is approximately 355 miles (572 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Dortmund is:
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen 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 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 to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Ryanair to go to Dortmund by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Dortmund:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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.
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