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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Amsterdam:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Amsterdam costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $448 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Amsterdam costing on average $481 (€390).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Amsterdam
How to get from Dortmund to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:10 AM4h20Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:30 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:10 AM4h20Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:30 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL180012:25 PM0h50Dusseldorf Airport1:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 20260 · IC 1740 · ICD 18408:53 AM4h20Dortmund Hbf1:13 PMAmsterdam Zuid$771One-way2 transfers
- 20260 · IC 1740 · IC 15428:53 AM4h37Dortmund Hbf1:30 PMAmsterdam Centraal$771One-way2 transfers
- 26812 · IC 3140+
200169:45 AM3h32Dortmund Hbf1:17 PMAmsterdam Zuid$771One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus6:10 AM4h40Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:50 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:50 AM3h50Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf12:40 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:50 AM4h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$421One-way0 transfers
LH73 · LH99210:40 AM3h25Dusseldorf Airport2:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4181One-way1 transfer
LH4217+LH10026:40 PM3h30Dusseldorf Airport10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4181One-way1 transfer- LH79 · LH9886:10 AM4h25Dusseldorf Airport10:35 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Amsterdam:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Amsterdam costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $448 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Amsterdam costing on average $481 (€390).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni.
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