How to travel from Hanover to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €11.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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€16

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€16

Average price

2h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

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30m

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2h 58m

Average total duration

2h 28m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Hanover to Dortmund

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

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train

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

Deutsche BahnIC 2044
09:40AM1h52
Hanover Hbf
11:32AMDortmund Hbf
$361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:15AM2h30
Hanover Central Station
05:45AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 944
09:31AM1h39
Hanover Hbf
11:10AMDortmund Hbf
$711One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2042
07:40AM1h52
Hanover Hbf
09:32AMDortmund Hbf
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
02:23PM2h02
Hanover Hbf
04:25PMDortmund Hbf
$401One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1548
08:56AM1h52
Hanover Hbf
10:48AMDortmund Hbf
$581One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH49 · LH74
06:20AM3h25
Hannover Airport
09:45AMDusseldorf Airport
$5021One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH59 · LH88
06:55PM3h25
Hannover Airport
10:20PMDusseldorf Airport
$5021One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4077+LufthansaLH2012
06:00AM6h10
Hannover Airport
12:10PMDusseldorf Airport
$6281One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hanover 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 Hanover to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hanover and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Dortmund is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Dortmund costing on average $14 (€11).

A train is $177 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Dortmund costing on average $185 (€146).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 30m.

Flight takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Hanover to Dortmund is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Dortmund is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover 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 Hanover to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hanover to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover 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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