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4.6Travel Information to Dortmund from Essen
 Distance | 20 miles (32 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $4 - $9 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $4 (€3) • 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $4 (€3) • 20 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 20 miles (32 km) to Dortmund from Essen. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Dortmund.
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How to get from Essen to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Essen 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 Essen to Dortmund.
There are 2 ways to get from Essen to Dortmund: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Essen and Dortmund is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Dortmund:
Taking a train costs $5 (€5) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $9 (€8).
The fastest way to get to Dortmund from Essen is by train with an average travel time of 20 min.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 30 min.
You should expect to travel around 20 miles (32 km) between Essen and Dortmund.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Dortmund is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Dortmund from Essen 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 from Essen to Dortmund:
- Trains mostly leave from Essen Hbf and tend to arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Essen to Dortmund:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Essen to Dortmund tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
- Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express can get you to Dortmund by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Essen to Dortmund for $4 (€3) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Dortmund with FlixBus.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express.
Direct services to Dortmund tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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