How to travel from Dortmund to Düsseldorf

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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 €5. 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 €5, and a bus costs an average of €9.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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from Dortmund to Düsseldorf

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

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:11PM1h12
Dortmund Hbf
01:23PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$201One-way
0 transfers

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FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:11PM1h10
Dortmund Hbf
05:21PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:11PM1h10
Dortmund Hbf
05:21PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:09PM1h14
Dortmund Hbf
09:23PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$151One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 646 · S6
08:15AM1h15
Dortmund Hbf
09:30AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$381One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn14659 · ICE 956
08:37AM1h27
Dortmund Hbf
10:04AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$461One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dortmund and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Düsseldorf is a train with an average price of $7 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Düsseldorf:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Düsseldorf costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 44m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

The distance from Dortmund to Düsseldorf is approximately 36 miles (58 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Düsseldorf is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Düsseldorf:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, Eurostar, Eurobahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, Eurostar, Eurobahn.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
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