How to travel 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:

• 3 buses a day.
• 9 trains a day.

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:

• Most travelers board their bus from Hamburg, Bahnsteig Gleis 13 + 14 and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
• Most travelers take a flight from Hamburg Airport to Dortmund Airport.
• Most travelers take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Dortmund 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:

• Deutsche Bahn can take you to Dortmund by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Dortmund for $27 (€24).

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

• You can take a direct bus with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar with 3 direct buses per day.
• You'll find 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.

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:

• Bus tickets cost on average $23 (€20) one way.
• Plane tickets cost $151 (€131) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost $27 (€24) one way on average.

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.