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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$63 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m 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.
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.
- FlixBus10:15 PM6h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:15 PM6h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH65 · LH763:05 PM2h50Dresden Airport5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$7231One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:15 AM8h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:25 PMDortmund Hbf$901One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+FlixTrain4:15 AM8h09Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:24 PMDortmund Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain3:30 AM8h54Dresden, Bf Neustadt12:24 PMDortmund Hbf$951One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:25 PM6h55Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:10 AM7h35Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)3:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$711One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 AM7h45Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)7:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$811One-way0 transfers
- LH67 · LH786:45 PM3h20Dresden Airport10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport$5811One-way1 transfer
LH2123+LH20149:35 AM3h05Dresden Airport12:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$6361One-way1 transfer- LH2123 · LH20169:35 AM5h05Dresden Airport2:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$7111One-way1 transfer
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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 $67 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Dortmund costing on average $82 (€65).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- 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.
- 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 to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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