How to travel from Hamburg to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 178 miles (287 km)

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$56

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$28

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4h 24m

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3h 54m

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5h 6m

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4h 36m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Hamburg to Dortmund

How to get from Hamburg to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM5h25
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
02:55PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM5h25
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
02:55PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 517
07:57AM2h35
Hamburg Harburg
10:32AMDortmund Hbf
$581One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
06:30AM6h18
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
12:48PMDortmund Hbf
$471One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 107
08:42AM2h50
Hamburg Hbf
11:32AMDortmund Hbf
$731One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 109
10:57AM2h35
Hamburg Harburg
01:32PMDortmund Hbf
$821One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
05:45AM7h03
Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport
12:48PMDortmund Hbf
$331One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:10AM4h45
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
04:55AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:45AM10h00
Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport
03:45PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$481One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH31 · LH88
07:00PM3h15
Hamburg Airport
10:15PMDusseldorf Airport
$4861One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2067+Lufthansa CitylineLH2028
03:05PM3h45
Hamburg Airport
06:50PMDusseldorf Airport
$5071One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH3 · LH74
06:30AM3h25
Hamburg Airport
09:55AMDusseldorf Airport
$5271One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Hamburg to Dortmund

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hamburg to Dortmund, 68,49% 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 Hamburg 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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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Dortmund costing on average $20 (€16).

A bus is $74 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Dortmund costing on average $88 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 46m.

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

The distance from Hamburg to Dortmund is approximately 178 miles (287 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Dortmund is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
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:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Metronom, FlixTrain to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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.
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