How to travel from Heidelberg to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 155 miles (250 km)

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€54

Average price

€24

Average price

Cheapest

4h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 15m

Average total duration

4h 45m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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from Heidelberg to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
04:00AM5h15
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
09:15AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:00AM5h15
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
09:15AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 614
08:13AM3h08
Heidelberg Hbf
11:21AMDortmund Hbf
$1301One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1049 · ICE 612
08:24AM4h57
Heidelberg Hbf
01:21PMDortmund Hbf
$881One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19260 · ICE 692+Hessische Landesbahn15110+Deutsche Bahn33089
09:10AM4h49
Heidelberg Hbf
01:59PMDortmund Hbf
$1021One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19260 · ICE 202
09:10AM3h11
Heidelberg Hbf
12:21PMDortmund Hbf
$1301One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:40AM7h20
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
03:00PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$341One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Heidelberg and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Dortmund is a train with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Dortmund costing on average $20 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Dortmund is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Dortmund is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Heidelberg to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg 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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