How to travel from Madrid to Dortmund

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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
$1521One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM29h20
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
01:45AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1491One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB757
08:00PM2h35
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:35PMDusseldorf Airport
$3641One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM28h55
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
01:45AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1561One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1500+KLM CityhopperKL1799
06:00AM4h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:55AMDusseldorf Airport
$3311One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1500+German AirwaysKL1801
06:00AM7h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
01:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$3311One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1500+KLM CityhopperKL1803
06:00AM11h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
05:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$3411One-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 from Madrid to Dortmund including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Dortmund from Madrid is by taking a bus, which costs on average $76 (€68).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Dortmund:

Taking a bus costs $330 (€298) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $406 (€367).

A bus is $486 (€439) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Madrid to Dortmund costing on average $562 (€507).

The fastest way from Madrid to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 5 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Dortmund that take longer:

Bus takes 28 h 20 min on average.

Train takes 16 h 16 min on average.

The Madrid to Dortmund distance is around 931 miles (1502 km).

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Dortmund is:

  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • 3 flights per day.
  • 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Dortmund from Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Dortmund:

    The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Dortmund:

    • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Dortmund. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Madrid to Dortmund tickets on Omio for $76 (€68).
    • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Dortmund by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Madrid to Dortmund tickets on Omio for $406 (€367).
    • Travel with AVE or iryo for trains to Dortmund. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for AVE Madrid to Dortmund tickets on Omio for $562 (€507).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by bus with.
    • You can book a direct flight with.
    • You can travel directly by train with.

    Direct services to Dortmund tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Looking to extend your trip from Madrid to Dortmund? Many Omio customers who go from Madrid to Dortmund usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf or Cologne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf or Cologne from Dortmund, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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