How to travel from Madrid to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $567.

Distance: 933 miles (1502 km)

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$147

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$198

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$570

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28h 38m

Average total duration

28h 8m

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5h 57m

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2h 57m

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23h 47m

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23h 17m

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1.5 - 3.8kg

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4.5 - 9.0kg

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from Madrid to Dortmund

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM28h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
09:10PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1691One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM29h25
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
01:50AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1631One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM28h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
09:10PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1691One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:45PM30h25
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10:10PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1641One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
03:45PM29h25
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
09:10PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1661One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM29h00
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
01:50AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1831One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $57 (€45).

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

A bus is $22 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Dortmund costing on average $79 (€63).

A bus is $510 (€407) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Dortmund costing on average $567 (€452).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 16m.

Bus takes on average 28h 30m.

The distance from Madrid to Dortmund is approximately 933 miles (1502 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Dortmund is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Dortmund Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Iberia, Eurowings , Lufthansa to go to Dortmund by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Dortmund:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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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