How to travel from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from lei196. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 15m. 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 lei196, and a train costs an average of lei403.

Distance: 281 miles (453 km)

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lei748

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lei261

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lei466

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6h 45m

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12h 45m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of lei261.

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

A bus is lei486 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund costing on average lei748.

The fastest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 6h 15m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Friedrichshafen and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Friedrichshafen 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 Friedrichshafen to Dortmund.

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There are 2 options to travel between Friedrichshafen and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of lei261.

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

A bus is lei486 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund costing on average lei748.

The fastest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 6h 15m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 15m.

The distance from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund is approximately 281 miles (453 km).
The average frequency per day from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen 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 Friedrichshafen to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Friedrichshafen to Dortmund:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Friedrichshafen 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.
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