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 bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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$23

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$20

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$40

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2h 50m

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2h 20m

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2h 48m

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2h 18m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Dortmund costing on average $23 (€18).

A bus is $410 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Dortmund costing on average $430 (€345).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Dortmund is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 20m.

Flight takes on average 3h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hanover and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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from Hanover to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

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.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:23 PM2h01
    Hanover Hbf
    8:24 PMDortmund Hbf
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:23 PM2h01
    Hanover Hbf
    8:24 PMDortmund Hbf
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 946
    7:31 AM1h39
    Hanover Hbf
    9:10 AMDortmund Hbf
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:23 AM2h01
    Hanover Hbf
    12:24 PMDortmund Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2:23 PM2h02
    Hanover Hbf
    4:25 PMDortmund Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2040
    5:39 AM1h53
    Hanover Hbf
    7:32 AMDortmund Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM2h30
    Hanover Central Station
    11:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 PM2h55
    Hanover Central Station
    4:15 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 AM2h30
    Hanover Central Station
    8:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

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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 bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Dortmund costing on average $23 (€18).

A bus is $410 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Dortmund costing on average $430 (€345).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Dortmund is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 20m.

Flight takes on average 3h 32m.

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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 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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