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Travel Information to Berlin from Dortmund

Distance261 miles (421 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$17 - $23
Cheapest modeTrain • $17 (€15) • 3 h 28 min
Fastest modeTrain • $17 (€15) • 3 h 28 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 261 miles (421 km) to Berlin from Dortmund. 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 Berlin.

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from Dortmund to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

train

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:31AM4h01
Dortmund Hbf
01:32PMBerlin Hbf
$321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM7h00
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
05:00PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW4
11:15AM1h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
12:25PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$3431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:31AM4h13
Dortmund Hbf
01:44PMBerlin Ostbahnhof
$321One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 545
09:47AM3h29
Dortmund Hbf
01:16PMBerlin Hbf
$801One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 845
08:45AM3h31
Dortmund Hbf
12:16PMBerlin Hbf
$851One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM7h35
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
05:35PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:25PM6h45
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
09:10PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:20PM7h05
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
11:25PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$351One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9042
02:35PM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport
03:45PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$3431One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW6
03:00PM1h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
04:10PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$3431One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW8071
07:40PM1h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:50PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$3431One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Dortmund to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Dortmund to Berlin, 80,58% 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 Berlin 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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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Berlin.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from Dortmund to Berlin including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Berlin is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Berlin:

Taking a train costs $6 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $23 (€20) for the same trip.

Taking a train costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().

The quickest way to travel from Dortmund to Berlin is by train, which takes on average 3 h 28 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Berlin by bus takes 5 h 40 min on average.

The Dortmund to Berlin distance is around 261 miles (421 km).

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Berlin is:

  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • 16 flights a day.
  • 10 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Dortmund to Berlin 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 from Dortmund to Berlin:

  • Buses from Dortmund to Berlin most often leave from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
  • Trains most often depart from Dortmund at Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Berlin at Berlin Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Berlin:

  • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Berlin. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Dortmund to Berlin tickets on Omio for $23 (€20).
  • Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can take you to Berlin by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Dortmund to Berlin for $17 (€15).

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

  • You can find 12 direct buses per day to Berlin with FlixBus.
  • You'll find 9 direct trains a day to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.

Direct services to Berlin 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 route.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Dortmund to Berlin often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich or Dresden. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Dortmund and Berlin itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Berlin and any of these top destinations today!
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