How to travel from London to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $321.

Distance: 326 miles (525 km)

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$90

Average price

$68

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Cheapest

$321

Average price

13h 49m

Average total duration

13h 19m

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30m

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3h 20m

Average total duration

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1h 20m

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2h 0m

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5h 46m

Average total duration

5h 16m

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30m

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FlixBus

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Ryanair

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from London to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 PM13h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:30 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 PM13h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:30 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • wizz air ukW95463
    12:30 PM1h20
    London Luton Airport
    2:50 PMDortmund Airport
    $801One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9140 · 9471
    3:04 PM6h39
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    10:43 PMDortmund Hbf
    $3651One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9132 · 9459
    1:01 PM6h38
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    8:39 PMDortmund Hbf
    $4581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sindbad0
    7:00 AM11h30
    London
    7:30 PMDortmund
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sindbad0
    7:00 AM12h30
    London
    7:30 PMDortmund
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:30 PM16h03
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:33 PMDortmund Hbf
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 2814
    5:10 PM1h20
    London Stansted Airport
    7:30 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $951One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 2352
    9:00 AM1h20
    London Stansted Airport
    11:20 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1041One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 2816
    11:30 AM1h20
    London Stansted Airport
    1:50 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Dortmund is a flight with an average price of $68 (€56).

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

A flight is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dortmund costing on average $90 (€73).

A flight is $253 (€206) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dortmund costing on average $321 (€261).

The fastest way to travel from London to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 46m.

Bus takes on average 13h 49m.

The distance from London to Dortmund is approximately 326 miles (525 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Dortmund is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Wizz Air, Malta Air, easyJet, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Dortmund by flight.
  • Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from London 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.
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