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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Rotterdam 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 16m. 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 €19.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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€53 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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ICE 105 · 20072 · ICE 128 · IC 2840Other options
ICE 515 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138ICE 517 · 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 114620262 · IC 1744 · IC 2844FlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam
Travel to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam.
There are 2 options to travel to Rotterdam from Dortmund including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $12 (€10) compared to other travel options to Rotterdam:
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam is by train, which takes on average 3 h 4 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Rotterdam by bus takes 3 h 45 min on average.
Rotterdam is approximately 130 miles (210 km) away from Dortmund.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Rotterdam is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam:
- Buses most often depart from Dortmund at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Rotterdam:
- FlixBus or Ourbus can get you to Rotterdam by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Ourbus from Dortmund to Rotterdam for $12 (€10) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn, National Express or Österreichische Bundesbahnen for trains to Rotterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Dortmund to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for $22 (€20).
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 4 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Rotterdam from Dortmund.
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