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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 8m. 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 $25.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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$70 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
FlixBus8:40 AM3h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf12:35 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:10 AM4h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:15 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL180012:25 PM0h50Dusseldorf Airport1:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$9511One-way0 transfers
Other options
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20014 · 21208+
IC 31389:03 AM3h46Dortmund Hbf12:49 PMAmsterdam Zuid$991One-way3 transfers
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20014 · 21208+
IC 30389:03 AM4h02Dortmund Hbf1:05 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1001One-way3 transfers
26810 · 20070 · IC 35408:45 AM4h19Dortmund Hbf1:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid$1131One-way2 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM4h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf12:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM3h50Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf3:50 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM4h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf4:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$461One-way0 transfers
OS250+
OS3118:40 PM12h25Cologne Bonn Airport9:05 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2081One-way1 transfer
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OS3116:30 AM26h35Cologne Bonn Airport9:05 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4351One-way1 transfer
BA919 · BA43410:55 AM4h05Dusseldorf Airport3:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5721One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Amsterdam:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Amsterdam costing on average $25 (€20).
A bus is $242 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Amsterdam costing on average $262 (€211).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 55m.
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses 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.
- 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 Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Eurobahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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