Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Düsseldorf:
A train is $0.88 (€0.72) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Düsseldorf costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Düsseldorf
How to get from Dortmund to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Düsseldorf is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain4:27 PM0h49Dortmund Hbf5:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain4:27 PM0h49Dortmund Hbf5:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain4:27 PM0h49Dortmund Hbf5:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain12:27 PM0h49Dortmund Hbf1:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
ICE 91912:11 PM0h52Dortmund Hbf1:03 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
ICE 9211:44 AM0h54Dortmund Hbf2:38 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
Jul 05
Jul 06
Jul 07
Jul 08
Jul 09
Jul 10
Jul 11
Jul 12
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Düsseldorf
Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Düsseldorf:
A train is $0.88 (€0.72) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Düsseldorf costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Travelling from Dortmund to Düsseldorf: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

