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Travel Information from Dortmund to Amsterdam

distanceDistance124 miles (200 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$20 - $103
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $20 (€17) • 3 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $103 (€90) • 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 124 miles (200 km) by train, bus or flight between Dortmund and Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dortmund to Amsterdam.

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from Dortmund to Amsterdam

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

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

FlixBus
03:40PM3h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
07:00PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$281One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
03:40PM3h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
07:00PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$281One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
10:45AM2h44
Dortmund Hbf
01:29PMAmsterdam Centraal
$961One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
09:13AM3h52
Dortmund Hbf
01:05PMAmsterdam Centraal
$631One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn with connection
09:03AM3h32
Dortmund Hbf
12:35PMAmsterdam Centraal
$671One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn with connection
11:03AM3h32
Dortmund Hbf
02:35PMAmsterdam Centraal
$671One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
12:00PM4h15
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
04:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:10AM4h05
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
10:15AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$481One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:10AM4h15
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
12:25PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$601One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Dortmund to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Dortmund to Amsterdam, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Dortmund to Amsterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $21 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Dortmund to Amsterdam travel.

Travel information from Dortmund to Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 22 min
  • Cheapest Price: $23
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Dortmund to Amsterdam travel information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: $21
  • FlixBus frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Amsterdam

FAQs: Travel to Amsterdam 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 Dortmund to Amsterdam.
FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Dortmund to Amsterdam: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Amsterdam from Dortmund is by taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€17).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Dortmund to Amsterdam:

Taking a bus costs $84 (€73) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $103 (€90) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $23 (€20).

The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Dortmund is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Getting to Amsterdam by bus takes 3 h 20 min on average.

Train takes on average 2 h 34 min.

Amsterdam is approximately 124 miles (200 km) away from Dortmund.

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Amsterdam is:

  • 8 buses per day.
  • 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Amsterdam from Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dortmund to Amsterdam:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Dortmund to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Most travelers take a flight from Dortmund Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Most travelers board their train from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Amsterdam:

  • Travel with FlixBus or Ourbus to go to Amsterdam by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Dortmund to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $21 (€18).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Amsterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Dortmund to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $23 (€20).

Yes, there are direct routes from Dortmund to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Amsterdam with FlixBus.

Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Dortmund to Amsterdam? Many Omio customers who go from Dortmund to Amsterdam usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona. If you're looking to explore Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona from Amsterdam, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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