How to travel from Munich to Dortmund
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4.6Travel Information between Munich and Dortmund
 Distance | 296 miles (477 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $35 - $81 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $35 (€30) • 8 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $81 (€70) • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 296 miles (477 km) between Munich and Dortmund. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Munich to Dortmund.
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How to get from Munich to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Munich to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Munich to Dortmund on FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Eurowings travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Dortmund from Munich. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Dortmund from Munich.
FAQs: Travel from Munich to Dortmund
You can get from Munich to Dortmund 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Dortmund is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $35 (€30) compared to other travel options to Dortmund:
A bus is $46 (€40) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $81 (€70) from Munich to Dortmund.
A bus is $30 (€26) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Munich to Dortmund costing on average $64 (€56).
The fastest way from Munich to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Dortmund that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 8 h 45 min of travel time.
Getting to Dortmund by train takes 5 h 34 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 296 miles (477 km) between Munich and Dortmund.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Dortmund is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Munich to Dortmund 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 Munich to Dortmund:
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Dortmund.
- Flights most often depart from Munich at Munich Airport and arrive in Dortmund at Dortmund Airport.
- Trains mostly leave from Munich Hbf and tend to arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Dortmund:
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie, Croatia Bus d. O. O. Or Infobus to go to Dortmund by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Munich to Dortmund tickets on Omio for $35 (€30).
- Travel with Eurowings or Lufthansa for flights to Dortmund. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Munich to Dortmund tickets on Omio for $81 (€70).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain to go to Dortmund by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Munich to Dortmund tickets on Omio for $64 (€56).
Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Dortmund with FlixBus.
- You'll find 12 direct trains a day to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn.
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 route.
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