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Compare train and bus 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 €19. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€60 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Dresden to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options from Dresden to Dortmund: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Dortmund is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Dortmund:
Taking a train costs $4 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15) for the same trip.
A train is () less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Dortmund costing on average ().
The quickest way to travel from Dresden to Dortmund is by train, which takes on average 5 h 54 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Dortmund by bus takes 6 h 50 min on average.
Dortmund is approximately 272 miles (439 km) away from Dresden.
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Dortmund is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- 9 flights a day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Dresden and 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 when traveling from Dresden to Dortmund:
- Most travelers board their bus from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Most travelers catch their train from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Dresden to Dortmund:
- FlixBus can take you to Dortmund by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Dresden to Dortmund for $17 (€15).
- Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can get you to Dortmund by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Dresden to Dortmund for $12 (€11) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 6 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with FlixTrain with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dortmund as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Dresden and Dortmund.
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