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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, and a train costs an average of €447.
Distance: 458 miles (738 km)
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€114 Average price Cheapest | €447 Average price |
20h 18m Average total duration 19h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration Fastest 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Liverpool to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Liverpool to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Dortmund.

There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Dortmund including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $91 (€82).
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Dortmund:
Taking a bus costs $463 (€418) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $554 (€500).
The quickest way to travel between Liverpool and Dortmund is by train, which takes on average 10 h 49 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Dortmund by bus takes 23 h 30 min on average.
The Liverpool to Dortmund distance is around 457 miles (737 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Dortmund is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Liverpool to Dortmund as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Liverpool to Dortmund:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Liverpool to Dortmund:
- You can travel to Dortmund from Liverpool by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $91 (€82) with FlixBus from Liverpool to Dortmund.
- You can take a train from Liverpool to Dortmund with Avanti West Coast. Cheap tickets can be found for $554 (€500) with Avanti West Coast from Liverpool to Dortmund.
Yes, there are direct services available from Liverpool to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct train with.
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 Liverpool and Dortmund.
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