How to travel from Nuremberg to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train 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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 58m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 213 miles (343 km)

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€79

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€26

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5h 28m

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4h 58m

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6h 41m

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6h 11m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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from Nuremberg to Dortmund

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

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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.

FlixBus
02:15AM6h30
Nuremberg
08:45AMDortmund
$381One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:15AM6h30
Nuremberg
08:45AMDortmund
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:15AM6h30
Nuremberg
08:45AMDortmund
$381One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
08:20AM7h10
Nuremberg
03:30PMDortmund
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:15PM8h50
Nuremberg
12:05AMDortmund
$601One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:55PM9h31
Nuremberg
05:26AMDortmund
$651One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Nuremberg and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Dortmund costing on average $25 (€20).

A bus is $498 (€396) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Dortmund costing on average $517 (€411).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 37m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

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 and bus 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 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.
  • 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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