How to travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $114.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

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Flight

$67

Average price

$23

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$142

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4h 3m

Average total duration

3h 33m

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4h 40m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:40 PM3h45
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    4:25 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 PM3h45
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    1:00 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 915
    8:10 AM2h09
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:19 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn33084+Hessische Landesbahn15107
    8:00 AM3h39
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:39 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn33084+Hessische Landesbahn15107+Deutsche BahnS9
    8:00 AM4h14
    Dortmund Hbf
    12:14 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
    $691One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26410+VIAS Rail GmbH31340+Hessische Landesbahn15135+Deutsche Bahn4157
    8:09 AM4h30
    Dortmund Hbf
    12:39 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $691One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 AM5h15
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    1:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM3h50
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    10:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:55 AM4h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    9:00 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main, 77,61% 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $99 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $114 (€90).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 11m.

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, FlixTrain to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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