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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Berlin 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 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
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€45 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
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.
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