How to travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main

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Travel Information from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main

Distance110 miles (177 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$18 - $13
Cheapest modeBus • $13 (€12) • 3 h 15 min
Fastest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 2 h 14 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 110 miles (177 km) from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main.

Travel options
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
08:15AM5h15
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
01:30PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15PM3h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
12:35AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH73
06:20AM0h50
Dusseldorf Airport
07:10AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 27
08:35AM3h23
Dortmund Hbf
11:58AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$441One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 27
08:35AM3h37
Dortmund Hbf
12:12PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$441One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 515
08:41AM2h08
Dortmund Hbf
10:49AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:55AM4h05
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
09:00AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:55AM3h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
08:15AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15PM3h45
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
01:00AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$191One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH81
02:40PM0h50
Dusseldorf Airport
03:30PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1251One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH77
10:50AM0h50
Dusseldorf Airport
11:40AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1561One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH75
08:30AM0h50
Dusseldorf Airport
09:20AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1561One-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 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.

Looking to extend your trip from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main? Many Omio customers who go from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne from Frankfurt am Main, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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