Where do I depart from Frankfurt am Main? Where do I arrive in Dortmund?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund: Buses most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Pforzheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof Südseite) and arrive in Dortmund at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf. Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.

Which travel companies can take me from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund: FlixBus can get you to Dortmund by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund for $14 (€12) on Omio. Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Dortmund. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund tickets on Omio for $21 (€18).

Is there a way to travel directly from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund with the following travel companies: Direct bus available with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Globtour Medjugorjie d. O. O. 5 direct buses per day. Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn with 17 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 Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

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

07:42AM3h39

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

11:21AMDortmund Central Station

€461One-way

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07:42AM3h39

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

11:21AMDortmund Central Station

€461One-way

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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

10:36AMDortmund Central Station

€881One-way

1 transfer

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08:42AM3h39

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

12:21PMDortmund Central Station

€511One-way

1 transfer

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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

11:09AMDortmund Central Station

€761One-way

2 transfers

08:16AM2h58

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

11:14AMDortmund Central Station

€811One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information to Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main

	Distance	110 miles (177 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$14 - $21
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $14 (€12) • 4 h 30 min
	Fastest mode	Train • $21 (€18) • 3 h 37 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus or train to travel 110 miles (177 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 37 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $14 (€12). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund.

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund, 80,36% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund travel.

Cheapest Price: $27

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $14

FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

FAQs: 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 Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund.

You can get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund:

Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $21 (€18) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund is by train, which takes on average 3 h 37 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 4 h 30 min.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is approximately 110 miles (177 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is:

5 buses a day.
17 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund:

Buses most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Pforzheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof Südseite) and arrive in Dortmund at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund:

FlixBus can get you to Dortmund by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund for $14 (€12) on Omio.
Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Dortmund. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund tickets on Omio for $21 (€18).

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

Direct bus available with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Globtour Medjugorjie d. O. O. 5 direct buses per day.
Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn with 17 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 Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund.

Looking to extend your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund? Many Omio customers who go from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Paris or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore Berlin, Paris or Amsterdam from Dortmund, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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