How to travel from Munich to Dortmund

Thu, Dec 11
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus with
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
Eurowings
BlaBlaCar
Globtour Medjugorjie
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
Eurowings
BlaBlaCar
Globtour Medjugorjie
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information from Munich to Dortmund

Distance296 miles (477 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$20 - $111
Cheapest modeBus • $20 (€18) • 8 h 45 min
Fastest modeFlight • $111 (€100) • 1 h 15 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 296 miles (477 km) to Dortmund from Munich. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Munich to Dortmund.

Travel options
from Munich to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM9h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
05:30PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM9h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
05:30PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW81
08:50AM1h10
Munich Airport
10:00AMCologne Bonn Airport
$3641One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1010
08:27AM5h37
Munich Hbf
02:04PMDortmund Hbf
$1821One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 690 · ICE 200
08:46AM5h35
Munich Hbf
02:21PMDortmund Hbf
$1821One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 610
09:27AM5h50
Munich Hbf
03:17PMDortmund Hbf
$2061One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:00AM8h45
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
10:45AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:40PM10h40
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:20AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:45PM11h00
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
10:45AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$591One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7173 · EW9033
02:45PM4h35
Munich Airport
07:20PMDusseldorf Airport
$3331One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7173 · EW7066
02:45PM6h10
Munich Airport
08:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$3331One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW87
08:40PM1h10
Munich Airport
09:50PMCologne Bonn Airport
$3641One-way
0 transfers

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

Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Wed
Dec 10
Thu
Dec 11
Fri
Dec 12
Sat
Dec 13
Sun
Dec 14
Mon
Dec 15
Tue
Dec 16
Wed
Dec 17
Thu
Dec 18
Fri
Dec 19
Sat
Dec 20
Sun
Dec 21
Mon
Dec 22
Tue
Dec 23
Wed
Dec 24
Thu
Dec 25
Fri
Dec 26
Sat
Dec 27
Sun
Dec 28
Mon
Dec 29
Tue
Dec 30

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Dortmund.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Dortmund from Munich including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Dortmund from Munich is by taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€18).

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

Taking a bus costs $91 (€82) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $111 (€100) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Munich to Dortmund is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 8 h 45 min on average.

Train takes 5 h 28 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:

  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Dortmund from Munich 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 when traveling from Munich to Dortmund:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) to Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Most travelers take a flight from Munich Airport to Dortmund Airport.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Munich Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Dortmund:

  • FlixBus or Trans Turist can take you to Dortmund by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Munich to Dortmund for $20 (€18).
  • Eurowings or Lufthansa can take you to Dortmund by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Eurowings from Munich to Dortmund for $111 (€100).
  • Deutsche Bahn can take you to Dortmund by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Dortmund for $22 (€20).

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

  • You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Dortmund with FlixBus or Trans Turist.
  • You can find 3 direct flights per day to take to Dortmund with.
  • You can find 1 direct train per day to take 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 trip.

Omio customers who travel from Munich to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf or Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to DortmundHow to travel from Munich to Dortmund

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.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone