How to travel from Dortmund to Amsterdam

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Travel Information between Dortmund and Amsterdam

distanceDistance124 miles (200 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$22 - $12
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $12 (€11) • 3 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $22 (€20) • 3 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 124 miles (200 km) from Dortmund to Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this route 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.

Our recommendation
bus

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
08:10AM3h55
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
12:05PMAmsterdam
$341One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:10AM4h05
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
10:15AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$321One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
12:36PM2h53
Dortmund Hbf
03:29PMAmsterdam Centraal
$1291One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche Bahn with connection
08:45AM3h50
Dortmund Hbf
12:35PMAmsterdam Centraal
$841One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:33AM2h56
Dortmund Hbf
11:29AMAmsterdam Centraal
$931One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn with connection
11:03AM3h32
Dortmund Hbf
02:35PMAmsterdam Centraal
$841One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
08:10AM4h15
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
12:25PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:26PM4h49
Dortmund Hbf
09:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$451One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
02:15AM6h05
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
08:20AMAmsterdam
$411One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
06:23AM6h42
Dortmund Hbf
01:05PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$4901One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn with connection
09:59AM12h16
Dortmund Hbf
10:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$4701One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn with connection
07:36AM14h39
Dortmund Hbf
10:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$4911One-way
3 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 $20 (€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: $22
  • 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: $20
  • 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 2 travel options between Dortmund and Amsterdam. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Dortmund and Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $12 (€11).

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

A bus is () less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Amsterdam costing on average ().

Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Dortmund is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 3 h 20 min.

You should expect to travel around 124 miles (200 km) between Dortmund and Amsterdam.

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Amsterdam is:

  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Amsterdam from Dortmund as scheduled services by train or bus 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 catch their bus from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Most travelers board their train from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Amsterdam:

  • FlixBus or Ourbus can take you to Amsterdam by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Ourbus from Dortmund to Amsterdam for $12 (€11).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or Eurobahn to go to Amsterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Dortmund to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $22 (€20).

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

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 4 direct buses per day.

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

Many of our customers traveling from Dortmund to Amsterdam don't make Amsterdam their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Amsterdam are Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Amsterdam to any of these top destinations today!
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