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Compare train and bus for Münster to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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You'll arrive about 26m sooner (37m by train vs 1h 3m by car). Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Münster to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Münster to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 5158:02 AM 0h30 Münster (Westf) Hbf 8:32 AM Dortmund Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 5158:02 AM 0h30 Münster (Westf) Hbf 8:32 AM Dortmund Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 5158:02 AM 0h30 Münster (Westf) Hbf 8:32 AM Dortmund Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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ICE 51710:02 AM 0h30 Münster (Westf) Hbf 10:32 AM Dortmund Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 1037:02 AM 0h30 Münster (Westf) Hbf 7:32 AM Dortmund Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 1059:01 AM 0h31 Münster (Westf) Hbf 9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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