How to travel from Nuremberg to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 213 miles (343 km)

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$35

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$118

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$80

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6h 0m

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5h 30m

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6h 13m

Average total duration

5h 43m

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4h 46m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

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

A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Dortmund costing on average $118 (€97).

A bus is $480 (€393) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Dortmund costing on average $515 (€422).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

Train takes on average 5h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Nuremberg to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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from Nuremberg to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 AM6h30
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    10:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 AM6h30
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    10:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH143 · LH74
    11:30 AM3h00
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    2:30 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $5191One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 28 · ICE 788 · 26726
    1:32 PM4h47
    Nuremberg Hbf
    6:19 PMDortmund Hbf
    $461One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 788 · 26726
    1:28 PM4h51
    Nuremberg Hbf
    6:19 PMDortmund Hbf
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 680 · IC 2440
    12:31 PM5h01
    Nuremberg Hbf
    5:32 PMDortmund Hbf
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM6h40
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    5:00 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 PM8h50
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    2:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 AM8h15
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    8:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH147 · LH78
    6:30 PM3h15
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:45 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $5191One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH149 · LH72
    6:20 AM3h15
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:35 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $5191One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nuremberg and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

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

A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Dortmund costing on average $118 (€97).

A bus is $480 (€393) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Dortmund costing on average $515 (€422).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

Train takes on average 5h 43m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Dortmund is approximately 213 miles (343 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Dortmund is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nuremberg to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg 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.
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