How to travel from Düsseldorf to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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1h 28m

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

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:38AM0h49
Düsseldorf Hbf
09:27AMDortmund Hbf
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:38PM0h51
Düsseldorf Hbf
05:29PMDortmund Hbf
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 616
08:33AM0h48
Düsseldorf Hbf
09:21AMDortmund Hbf
$401One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 824 · 26711
08:41AM0h56
Düsseldorf Hbf
09:37AMDortmund Hbf
$401One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2206 · ICE 1545
08:12AM0h57
Düsseldorf Hbf
09:09AMDortmund Hbf
$401One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Dortmund.

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There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Dortmund is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Dortmund costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 15m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Dortmund is approximately 36 miles (58 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Dortmund is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurobahn to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurobahn.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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