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Compare bus, train, 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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 5m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Dortmund:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Dortmund costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $337 (€272) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Dortmund costing on average $376 (€303).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Dortmund
How to get from Dresden to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:25 PM6h55Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:25 PM6h55Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EW90238:30 PM1h10Dresden Airport9:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$1351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 16534 · S5 · 16340 · ICE 15409:12 PM7h39Dresden Hbf4:51 AMDortmund Hbf$351One-way3 transfers
- 16538 · S3 · 16302 · IC 204211:12 PM10h20Dresden Hbf9:32 AMDortmund Hbf$351One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain4:15 AM8h09Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:24 PMDortmund Hbf$401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:15 PM6h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:10 AM7h35Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)3:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 AM7h45Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)7:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$571One-way0 transfers
LH2123+
LH20149:35 AM3h05Dresden Airport12:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$5271One-way1 transfer
LH2125+LH20264:20 PM3h20Dresden Airport7:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$5271One-way1 transfer- LH2125+LH20304:20 PM4h20Dresden Airport8:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$5271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Dortmund:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Dortmund costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $337 (€272) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Dortmund costing on average $376 (€303).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
- 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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