How to travel from Manchester to Dortmund

There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Dortmund is a flight with an average price of lei466.

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

A flight is lei76 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Dortmund costing on average lei542.

A flight is lei1951 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dortmund costing on average lei2417.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 27m.

Bus takes on average 20h 52m.

The distance from Manchester to Dortmund is approximately 429 miles (692 km).

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Dortmund is:

• Around 47 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester 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 Manchester to Dortmund:

• Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
• Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Dortmund by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Dortmund by bus.
• Travel with Eurowings, Ryanair to go to Dortmund by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Dortmund:

• 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Manchester 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.