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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 $10. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $22 (€18).
A bus is $399 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Dortmund costing on average $419 (€345).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Flight takes on average 3h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Dortmund
How to get from Hanover to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:50 AM2h30Hanover Central Station8:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:50 AM2h30Hanover Central Station8:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 8429:31 PM1h39Hanover Hbf11:10 PMDortmund Hbf$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain6:23 PM2h01Hanover Hbf8:24 PMDortmund Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain2:23 PM2h02Hanover Hbf4:25 PMDortmund Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
IC 24447:40 PM1h52Hanover Hbf9:32 PMDortmund Hbf$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 AM2h30Hanover Central Station11:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:15 AM2h30Hanover Central Station5:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
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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 $22 (€18).
A bus is $399 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Dortmund costing on average $419 (€345).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Flight takes on average 3h 32m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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