You can get from Hamburg to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
To get from Hamburg to Dortmund on Jan 28 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 177 miles (286 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $23 - $151 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $23 (€20) • 3 h 26 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $27 (€24) • 3 h 8 min | |
Popular travel companies | Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 177 miles (286 km) between Hamburg and Dortmund. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 8 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $23 (€20). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Hamburg to Dortmund.
There are 4 ways to travel between Hamburg and Dortmund including taking a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Dortmund is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Dortmund:
Taking a bus is usually $128 (€111) less than taking a flight to Dortmund, which costs on average $151 (€131) for the same trip.
Taking a bus is usually $4 (€4) less than taking a train to Dortmund, which costs on average $27 (€24) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Dortmund from Hamburg is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 8 min.
Other travel options to Dortmund can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 3 h 26 min of travel time.
In comparison, going by flight can take 0 h 0 min on average.
The Hamburg to Dortmund distance is around 177 miles (286 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Dortmund is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Hamburg to Dortmund as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Hamburg to Dortmund:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
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 Hamburg and Dortmund.
When planning your trip from Hamburg to Dortmund, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Hamburg to Dortmund online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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