How to travel from Osnabrück to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus for Osnabrück to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Osnabrück to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of lei115 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of lei115, while a bus costs an average of lei312.

Distance: 57 miles (93 km)

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lei115

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lei312

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lei102

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1h 26m

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2h 1m

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1h 31m

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1h 42m

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The cheapest way to travel from Osnabrück to Dortmund is a train with an average price of lei115.

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

A train is lei197 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Osnabrück to Dortmund costing on average lei312.

The fastest way to travel from Osnabrück to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Osnabrück and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Osnabrück to Dortmund among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 46m sooner (56m by train vs 1h 42m by car). Tickets start at around lei115 compared to roughly lei102 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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from Osnabrück to Dortmund

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

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 515
    7:37 AM0h55
    Osnabrück Hbf
    8:32 AMDortmund Hbf
    lei561One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 515
    7:37 AM0h55
    Osnabrück Hbf
    8:32 AMDortmund Hbf
    lei561One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 515
    7:37 AM0h55
    Osnabrück Hbf
    8:32 AMDortmund Hbf
    lei561One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 519
    11:37 AM0h55
    Osnabrück Hbf
    12:32 PMDortmund Hbf
    lei1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 611
    1:37 PM0h55
    Osnabrück Hbf
    2:32 PMDortmund Hbf
    lei1401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:50 AM5h34
    Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    4:24 PMDortmund Hbf
    lei1461One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück to Dortmund.

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There are 2 options to travel between Osnabrück and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Osnabrück to Dortmund is a train with an average price of lei115.

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

A train is lei197 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Osnabrück to Dortmund costing on average lei312.

The fastest way to travel from Osnabrück to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 1m.

The distance from Osnabrück to Dortmund is approximately 57 miles (93 km).
The average frequency per day from Osnabrück to Dortmund is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Osnabrück Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Osnabrück to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Osnabrück to Dortmund:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Osnabrück 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.

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