How to travel from Dresden to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 272 miles (439 km)

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$63

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$40

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6h 37m

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6h 7m

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6h 59m

Average total duration

6h 29m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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from Dresden to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM7h35
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
03:45PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:20PM7h05
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
04:25AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW9023
07:45PM1h10
Dresden Airport
08:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$3361One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:15AM8h10
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
04:25PMDortmund Hbf
$681One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2048
09:22AM6h10
Dresden Hbf
03:32PMDortmund Hbf
$831One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1746
08:44AM5h40
Dresden Hbf
02:24PMDortmund Hbf
$1201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15PM6h50
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
05:05AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$361One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH2125 · LH2022
01:10PM3h30
Dresden Airport
04:40PMDusseldorf Airport
$5181One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2131 · LH2006
06:05AM3h35
Dresden Airport
09:40AMDusseldorf Airport
$5181One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2123 · LH2020
09:45AM5h30
Dresden Airport
03:15PMDusseldorf Airport
$5321One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund 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 Dresden to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Dortmund is a train with an average price of $14 (€12).

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

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Dortmund costing on average $26 (€20).

A train is $68 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Dortmund costing on average $82 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 9m.

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from Dresden to Dortmund is approximately 272 miles (439 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Dortmund is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

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