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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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€56 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main
Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.
There are 2 travel options from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Frankfurt am Main from Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $13 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main.
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train with an average ticket price of $18 (€16) from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main.
The quickest way to travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main is by train, which takes on average 2 h 14 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 15 min of travel time.
The Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main distance is around 110 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main is:
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- 17 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Dortmund 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 Frankfurt am Main:
- Buses most often depart from Dortmund at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Flughafen.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main:
- You can go to Frankfurt am Main from Dortmund by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $13 (€12) with FlixBus from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Frankfurt am Main from Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn, National Express or FlixTrain, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main tickets for $18 (€16) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 9 direct buses a day to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus.
- You'll find 5 direct trains a day to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Frankfurt am Main 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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