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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Dortmund:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Dortmund costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $659 (€532) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Dortmund costing on average $686 (€554).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Flight takes on average 6h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Dortmund
How to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:20 AM4h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:35 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:20 AM4h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:35 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 2827 · ICE 225 · ICE 6148:20 AM3h01Rotterdam Centraal11:21 AMDortmund Hbf$1231One-way2 transfers
Other options
- IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 101319:15 AM3h29Rotterdam Centraal12:44 PMDortmund Hbf$781One-way4 transfers
- IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073 · 101237:15 AM3h29Rotterdam Centraal10:44 AMDortmund Hbf$781One-way4 transfers
- IC 2819 · IC 1721 · 202596:20 AM4h46Rotterdam Centraal11:06 AMDortmund Hbf$811One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus12:20 AM4h40Rotterdam, Zuidplein5:00 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:50 AM5h00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)1:50 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:50 PM5h10Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)5:00 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
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BA44553:15 PM5h45Rotterdam The Hague Airport9:00 PMDusseldorf Airport$6911One-way1 transfer- BA922+BA445110:50 AM6h45Rotterdam The Hague Airport5:35 PMDusseldorf Airport$7831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Dortmund:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Dortmund costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $659 (€532) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Dortmund costing on average $686 (€554).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Flight takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni, RET to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Dortmund by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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