How to travel from Munich to Dortmund
4.9
4.6
4.4Travel optionsfrom Munich to Dortmund
How to get from Munich to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Dortmund is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Cheapest
Fastest
Other options
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
Oct 04
Oct 05
Oct 06
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oct 09
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 13
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Travel Information from Munich to Dortmund
 | Distance | 296 miles (477 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | $34 - $191 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $34 (€30) • 9 h 45 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $191 (€170) • 1 h 5 min |
 | Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 296 miles (477 km) by bus, flight or train to Dortmund from Munich. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $34 (€30). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Munich to Dortmund.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Munich to Dortmund
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $31 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Munich and Dortmund. 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.
- Cheapest Price: $31
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.
- Cheapest Price: $34
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel from Munich to Dortmund.
- Cheapest Price: $101
FAQs: Travel from Munich to Dortmund
There are 3 travel options from Munich to Dortmund: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Dortmund from Munich is by taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Munich to Dortmund:
A bus is $157 (€140) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $191 (€170) from Munich to Dortmund.
Taking a bus costs $25 (€22) less than taking a train, which costs on average $58 (€52) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Dortmund from Munich is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Dortmund by bus takes 9 h 45 min on average.
Getting to Dortmund by train takes 9 h 15 min on average.
The Munich to Dortmund distance is around 296 miles (477 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Dortmund is:
- 1 bus a day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Dortmund from Munich as scheduled services by bus, flight or train 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 München, ZOB and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Flights most often depart from Munich at Munich Airport and arrive in Dortmund at Dortmund Airport.
- Trains from Munich to Dortmund most often leave from München Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Munich to Dortmund:
- You can go to Dortmund from Munich by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $34 (€30) with FlixBus from Munich to Dortmund on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Munich to Dortmund with Eurowings. Cheap tickets can be found for $191 (€170) with Eurowings from Munich to Dortmund.
- You can go to Dortmund from Munich by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $58 (€52) with Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Dortmund on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Dortmund with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar.
- You can check for a direct train to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn with 19 direct trains per day.
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.
Travelling from Munich to Dortmund: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains, buses and flights
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
- Trains to Rome
- Trains to Paris
- Trains to Venice
- Trains to Berlin
- Trains in Spain
- Trains in France
- Trains in Italy
- Trains in UK
- Trains in Germany
- Amtrak
- Renfe
- Trenitalia
- Madrid to Barcelona Train
- Copenhagen to Stockholm Train
- Paris to Amsterdam Train
- Vienna to Budapest Train
- Prague to Vienna Train
- Milan to Paris Train
- New York to Washington DC Train
- Vienna to Bratislava Train
- Buses in Spain
- Buses in France
- Buses in Italy
- Buses in UK
- Buses in Germany
- London to Paris by Bus
- Bus Madrid Barcelona
- Paris to Amsterdam Buses
- Barcelona Bus to Valencia
- Brussels to Paris Bus
- Buses to London
- Buses to Paris
- Buses to Madrid
- Buses to Amsterdam
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Flixbus
- Alsa
- Dublin to Cork by Bus
- Madrid to Granada Bus
- Malaga to Madrid Bus
- Flights to Spain
- Flights to Paris
- Flights to Amsterdam
- Cheap Flights to Europe
- Flights to Italy
- Flights to France
- Flights to UK
- Flights to Germany
- KLM
- Ryanair
- Vueling
- Air France
- Paris to Lisbon Flights
- Berlin to Paris Flights
- Berlin to Rome Flights
- Rome to Paris Flights
- Milan to Amsterdam Flights
- Milan to Paris Flights
- Paris to Barcelona Flights
- Airports in Europe
- Travel in France
- Travel in Italy
- Travel in Spain
- Travel in Germany
- Travel in the UK
- Travel Trends in Europe
- Europe Trip
- European Destinations
- Study Abroad
- Volunteer Abroad
- Popular Filming Locations Europe
- Travel App
- Airline Tickets
- Omio FAQs
- Journey Planner
- Trains to Disneyland Paris
- Essential Worker Discount
- Student Discount Travel
- Train Tickets
- Trains to Rome
- Trains to Paris
- Trains to Venice
- Trains to Berlin
- Trains in Spain
- Trains in France
- Trains in Italy
- Trains in UK
- Trains in Germany
- Amtrak
- Renfe
- Trenitalia
- Madrid to Barcelona Train
- Copenhagen to Stockholm Train
- Paris to Amsterdam Train
- Vienna to Budapest Train
- Prague to Vienna Train
- Milan to Paris Train
- New York to Washington DC Train
- Vienna to Bratislava Train
- Bus Tickets
- Buses in Spain
- Buses in France
- Buses in Italy
- Buses in UK
- Buses in Germany
- London to Paris by Bus
- Bus Madrid Barcelona
- Paris to Amsterdam Buses
- Barcelona Bus to Valencia
- Brussels to Paris Bus
- Buses to London
- Buses to Paris
- Buses to Madrid
- Buses to Amsterdam
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Flixbus
- Alsa
- Dublin to Cork by Bus
- Madrid to Granada Bus
- Malaga to Madrid Bus
- Plane Tickets
- Flights to Spain
- Flights to Paris
- Flights to Amsterdam
- Cheap Flights to Europe
- Flights to Italy
- Flights to France
- Flights to UK
- Flights to Germany
- KLM
- Ryanair
- Vueling
- Air France
- Paris to Lisbon Flights
- Berlin to Paris Flights
- Berlin to Rome Flights
- Rome to Paris Flights
- Milan to Amsterdam Flights
- Milan to Paris Flights
- Paris to Barcelona Flights
- Airports in Europe
- Travel
- Travel in France
- Travel in Italy
- Travel in Spain
- Travel in Germany
- Travel in the UK
- Travel Trends in Europe
- Europe Trip
- European Destinations
- Study Abroad
- Volunteer Abroad
- Popular Filming Locations Europe
- Travel App
- Airline Tickets
- Omio FAQs
- Journey Planner
- Trains to Disneyland Paris
- Essential Worker Discount
- Student Discount Travel