How to travel from Düsseldorf to Dortmund

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 $9 (€8).

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 $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Dortmund is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 22m.

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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Eurobahn to go to Dortmund by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Dortmund by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Eurobahn.
• 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.